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437 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01793-0088Map

Owner of record: Gelski, Alexander James

437 Greene Avenue is an one-family home built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gelski, Alexander James. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
96

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/27/2013

    Jul 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06.21.2012

    Jun 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ...... in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wood door at vestibule at basement

    Dec 29, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to room at east wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, ceiling, west wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the room located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening 2 lockable slide bolts installed on door leading north yard in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    May 5, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescant light required***

    Apr 9, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer at entrance to bldg

    Mar 20, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entrance door to bldg

    Mar 20, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 20, 2009

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rails all sty at public hall stairs

    Jan 7, 2009

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story

    Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence of water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story

    Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ***electrical ceiling light*** in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2007 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..

    Nov 6, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing three balusters at 1st and 2nd stories public hall stairs

    Oct 10, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule door

    Oct 10, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story

    May 19, 2003 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, b-room at south

    Apr 10, 2003 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story

    Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 21, 2002 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 21, 2002 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ; in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Jun 29, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide michanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Jun 29, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone east pilaster at west window 2 sty bldg. front at front areaway

    May 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west brown stone pilaster at center window at 3sty bldg. front at front areaway

    May 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set , dead bolt, chain door guard. in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wooden door jamb entrance in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor and vinyl tiles in the room located at b-room 6, 6th story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at vestibule 1st sty to in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 12, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the room located at b-room 3, 2nd story, b-room at north

    May 7, 2001 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bells at front areaway

    Nov 13, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at 3rd story public hall at community kitchen

    Nov 7, 2000

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall

    Sep 3, 2000

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Nov 1, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to boiler room at cellar

    Oct 4, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom of cellar stairs

    Oct 4, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 9, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Windows

    Apr 30, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 10, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 3, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 3, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 8, 2010 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A4)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
1
Building area
3,820 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1793 / 88
Assessed value
$189,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816503, last renewed Sep 25, 2024.

Questions about 437 Greene Avenue

Who owns 437 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gelski, Alexander James.

Does 437 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 Greene Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 437 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 Greene Avenue?

It has 1 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.