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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

Concern
3 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 · 116

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items around scuttle ladder , 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing iron radiator in the public hall at basement

    Feb 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at cellar

    Feb 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective south exit door at basement

    Feb 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door at cellar

    Feb 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assmebly at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at the building entrance door

    Dec 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.