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497 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01794-0092Map

Owner of record: 497 Greene Realty LLC

497 Greene Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 497 Greene Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on August 11, 2026. 17 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 11, 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 · 46

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of latch with 2 eyes capable of padlock at gate in lot line fence at building rear

    Aug 11, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood scuttle ladder at scuttle hatch at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 11, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 11, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at latch set assembly, at building front entrance door

    Aug 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    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
  • 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

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 3rd floor at public hall

    Jan 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 3, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 3, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2017 · 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, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 3, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

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

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink toilet and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

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

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ...... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

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

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the : shrubs at front yard of the building

    Oct 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling concrete facing at east wall of building.

    May 9, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the detached horizontal guide to the dropladder guide, building west at fire escape

    May 9, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar

    Jan 7, 2012

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

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

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system gas fired boiler in apt in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate at building entrance

    Nov 19, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 19, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code 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 05 20 85.

    Sep 29, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jan 30, 1975

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. observed at exposure #4 masonry concrete stucco with severe cracks where a section of stucco has detached., maintain exterior building wall

    Nov 19, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. note: stucco cement work (racked missing & falling unto adjoining property yard & staircase atfront of adjoining bldg at 499 greene ave creating a hazardous

    Sep 24, 2012 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,560 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1794 / 92
Assessed value
$545,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344278, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.

Questions about 497 Greene Avenue

Who owns 497 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 497 Greene Realty LLC.

Does 497 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 497 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 497 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 497 Greene Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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