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661 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01795-0049Map

Owner of record: A Vassel

661 Greene Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is A Vassel. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on December 13, 2023. 30 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
57

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 13, 2023

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 · 33

  • C

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

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at lower level in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective riser pipe at lower level in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glaze at bathtub at lower level in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective defective counter balances of lower sashes at north 1 & 2 windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the radiator in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all risers at stairs from basement to 1st story in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances of lower sashes at south 1 & 2 windows in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and surfboards at vestibule and at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective couter balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit base cabinet door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell buzzer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    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 21, 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 31, 2018

    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.

    Jan 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story

    Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose loose wall sockets in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom basement apartment.

    Sep 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note : decorative brownsite molding is missing from the east side of the third floor east windowat the front of the building. the decorative moldings at the front enr

    Nov 2, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain 3rd floor window right side is missing decorative brownstone molding and lentel with other sections crack and spalling brick masonary joints remedy:maintain exterior of building

    Jun 24, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect noted (1) 3rd floor window rightr sidewalk facing buidling is missing decorative brownstone moulding & lintel with other sections cracked & spalling also spalling brick masonary joint

    Feb 12, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. noted: section of pediments around window at 4th story front east corner is missing, and the remaining section appear in danger of falling (2) loose and unkey bricks above 4th story window

    Oct 19, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1795 / 49
Assessed value
$100,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #815709, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 661 Greene Avenue

Who owns 661 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is A Vassel.

Does 661 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 661 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 661 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 661 Greene Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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