420 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0018Map

420 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sewell, Sultan. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 76
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 24

What to know

Concern

2 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 · 76

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
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing 7 balastrade at balstrade at hand rail public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retadant material at east wall and south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing 10 balastrade at balstrade at hand rail at public hall, 2nd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east wall and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at south wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower sash window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
May 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 4
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 20, 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 9, 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
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
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
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls inside the closet in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls inside the closet in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... inside the closet at south wall approx. 2 sq. ft. in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls inside the closet in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 2 painted sprinkler heads at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at building front , 1st story
Sep 20, 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Door/window
Door
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
General
Cabinet
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt GROUND
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt GROUND
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Floor
Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Windows
Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Windows
Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Windows
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Windows
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Floor
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
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: 2,700 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1797 / 18
Assessed value: $334,350
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #365852, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.

Questions about 420 Greene Avenue

Who owns 420 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sewell, Sultan.

Does 420 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 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 420 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 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.