679 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01796-0071Map
Owner of record: 679 Greene Avenue LLC
679 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 679 Greene Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 96
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 · 116
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items around scuttle ladder , 3rd story
Aug 29, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing iron radiator in the public hall at basement
Feb 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at cellar
Feb 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof in the public hall at 3rd story
Feb 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective south exit door at basement
Feb 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door at cellar
Feb 7, 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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate at building front yard
Sep 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at east
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at east
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak moisture penerating the ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at east
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at east
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin termites located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at east
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate at building front yard
May 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to rear yard in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assmebly at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2019
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
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at the building entrance door
Dec 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 11, 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Haz
Jun 8, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Aug 28, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Second offense-failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-noted-brownstone breaking loose in several areas and pulling away from front of bldg.columns next to front door cracked & ready to fall-remedy:obtain permit
Jun 8, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is:braunstone brake loose and also rulling away at front of building accumulation aof rublbuilding remedy:make safe mantain exterior building wall; obtain permi
Aug 28, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 679
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 679
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 679
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 679
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 30, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,024 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1796 / 71
- Assessed value
- $350,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361739, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 679 Greene Avenue
Who owns 679 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 679 Greene Avenue LLC.
Does 679 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 679 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 679 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 679 Greene Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.