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427 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01793-0093Map

Owner of record: Williams, Lilian

427 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Williams, Lilian. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 48

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees. temperature found was 140 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam valve at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of contruction material at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items blocking access to scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet under sink at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Nov 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ..door stop at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper window sash at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower door at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Burnham blr in cellar-fresh air duct does not extend to outdoors-sfty valve not upright-2nd zone not supported-backflow incorrect-holes in blr room-door not self closing-fire chamber door not in place-wires exp

    Dec 24, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters gas piping installed that has not been tested. utility company locked gas meter., perform test

    Dec 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters, gas being supplied to the building without dob authorization after gas piping was installed without a permit. utility company locked gas mete

    Dec 16, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters gas piping installed without a permit also toilet sink and shower installed without a permit. utility company locked gas meter., obtain permit

    Dec 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2004 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,520 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1793 / 93
Assessed value
$278,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316227, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 427 Greene Avenue

Who owns 427 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams, Lilian.

Does 427 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 427 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 427 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 427 Greene Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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