659 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01795-0050Map

659 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rachev, Ivaylo. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 40
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 160

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 · 40

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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 19, 2025
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 10, 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 10, 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.
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
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 a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste drain at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2
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 22, 2017
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Refit metal gate at entrance to basement.
Mar 4, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal gate at entrance to basement.
Mar 4, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling. in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt bb
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color -- west wall and ceiling basement
Sep 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operated lock installed on door yard entrance to basement
Sep 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit - door yard entrance to basement
Sep 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Apr 29, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
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 required.
Mar 1, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors : building entrance door
Aug 26, 2007
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at lobby, 1st story
Aug 13, 2006
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
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 .. at lobby, 1st story
Aug 13, 2006
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
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. at lobby, 1st story
Aug 13, 2006
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
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 lobby, 1st story
Aug 13, 2006
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 5, 2006
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
No valid certificate of occupancy on file, obtain a valid certificate of occupancy
Aug 15, 2019
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at cellar level section of 5th fl subflooring joist fire protected /plaster hasbeen removed reducing joist fire protection for floor joists.rmdy:repa
Nov 8, 2013
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg .defect noted:1)chimney approx 3'long x 1'wide x 3'high at center of roof near east party wall has loose & missing bricks & is in danger of collapse. 2)missing roof hatch at front 3 fl
Sep 22, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close

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Door/window
Window frame
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Locks
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Locks
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Doors
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Doors
Mar 2, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Floor
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Windows
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Doors
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Ventilation system
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Floor
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Floor
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Mold
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Mold
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Electric
Wiring
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
General
Floor
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt GRND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
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: 2,800 ft²
Lot area: 1,667 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1795 / 50
Assessed value: $98,280
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #361378, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 659 Greene Avenue

Who owns 659 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rachev, Ivaylo.

Does 659 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 659 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 659 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 659 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.