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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 3, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story
Jan 3, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 3, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling concrete facing at east wall of building.
May 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the detached horizontal guide to the dropladder guide, building west at fire escape
May 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Jan 7, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate at building entrance
Nov 19, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Nov 19, 2011
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.