637 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01795-0065Map
Owner of record: Cowan, Moses
637 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cowan, Moses. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 85
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- 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 - 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.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. west closet door casing in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. west door molding in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. south riser in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, south riser in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at boiler room, cellar
Dec 6, 2003
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 12, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects noted front wall of building brownstone is pulling away from at various location remedy maintain exterior building wall make safe immediatly
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defectior noted front wall broughton no pulling away from wall at various location. remedy; maintian exterrion building wall.
Mar 6, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Leader line drain missing rear of builder failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances non-hazardous remedy:maintain plumbing and/ or appurtenances
Oct 7, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is:cracked loose bulging masonry plaster between 2 and 3 story east front basement and 1ststory front center amd various location at front throughout.remedy:mak
Sep 29, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Doors
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Floor
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Radiator
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Floor
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Floor
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1795 / 65
- Assessed value
- $98,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341459, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 637 Greene Avenue
Who owns 637 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cowan, Moses.
Does 637 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 637 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 637 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 637 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.