689 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01796-0066Map
Owner of record: U.s. Bank, National Association, As Trus Tee For Sp
689 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 U.s. Bank, National Association, As Trus Tee For Sp. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 29 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 42
- 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 27, 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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 21, 2023
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
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 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
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.
Feb 25, 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
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 - 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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jun 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown weeds at front yard
Jun 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up to all accessible opening throughout
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
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 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.
Nov 9, 2016
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 - 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
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Jan 3, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cast- iron baluster at stoop
Jan 3, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 16, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Nov 13, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for all story at public hall
Nov 13, 2009
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 required***
Nov 11, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - 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 public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar, 1st story
Nov 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance spring at upper sash at east and west windows in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance spring at upper sash at window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator. in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approximately 20 lf of sidewalk shed at exp #1(greene avenue) with an additional 5' at opposite ends to protect both adjacent properties for a grand total of 30 lf
Apr 2, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 11, 2017
V%-dob violation
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed ornamental stone from above 2nd-sty window and stucco at multiple locations has fallen to grade at front yard at exp.1 (front of building), and in danger of further collapse., rep
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $12,530
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 28, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,192 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1796 / 66
- Assessed value
- $128,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359615, last renewed Oct 5, 2006.
Questions about 689 Greene Avenue
Who owns 689 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is U.s. Bank, National Association, As Trus Tee For Sp.
Does 689 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 689 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 689 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 689 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.