687 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01796-0067Map
Owner of record: Cpl Properties INC
687 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 Cpl Properties INC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 36 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 45
- 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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 - 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 minimum required
Mar 18, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the dis-used cabinet at the 1 story fire escape balcony located , yard at north
Dec 27, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the entrance door to the public hall , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at skylight in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Nov 15, 2000 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Nov 15, 2000 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roach in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes throught out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood molding aroung all doors in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet doors through out in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st bedroom from south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
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 50 watts night inspection.
Dec 1, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall night inspection.
Dec 1, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
May 28, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles all sty public hall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 1st up basement to 1st sty public hall stairs.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame missing.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar throughout.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose clg light fixture 1st sty public hall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe 2nd sty public hall wall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 3rd sty pub hall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 3rd sty public hall and ceiling.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle closet sealed off 3rd sty public hall er1.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs all sty public hall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 2nd sty pub hall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all sty pub hall.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.
Oct 31, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Plumbing none
Full stop work order; filing work no allowed as per laa division under e-filing standards - adding additional gas meters laa #340185579 master lmp #1504 remedy: amend application
Sep 25, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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 / 67
- Assessed value
- $128,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361343, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 687 Greene Avenue
Who owns 687 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cpl Properties INC.
Does 687 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 687 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 687 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 687 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.