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531 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01794-0071Map

Owner of record: Pottinger, Thomasena

531 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pottinger, Thomasena. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
10 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 · 53

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 29, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 29, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,locked door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 29, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household and construction materials from 2nd and 3rd stories public halls

    Feb 29, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 29, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watts minimum required

    Apr 10, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit door in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, wainscotting at north wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative mechanical ventilating system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste trap in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Because of strong wind and the rain a brownstone masonry window surrounding element dislodged from second floor at exposure#1 and felt on front yard and the sidewalk.

    Apr 13, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 25, 2015

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35117205k issued on 12/29/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Feb 7, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances: at south elevation (front of bldg) the concrete stucco moulding at 3rd fl,center window dislodged & fell to gradee w/i property line. at 2nd fl window above 1st

    Dec 29, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 9, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 20, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 20, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 11, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 11, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2003 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1794 / 71
Assessed value
$134,280
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360583, last renewed Oct 16, 2013.

Questions about 531 Greene Avenue

Who owns 531 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pottinger, Thomasena.

Does 531 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 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 531 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 Greene Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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