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472a Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0047Map

Owner of record: Marjorie Watts

472a Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Marjorie Watts. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
5

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 · 65

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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 17, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    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 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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.

    Jun 2, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 1 2 & 3rd up from bottom 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard thru out observed from b rooms.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 2 sty south b room.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1 story.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at walls & ceiling-2 sty-public hall-bathroom.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls all sty public halls.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls basement sty apt thru out.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty public hall

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a sign in rooming unit showing maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes 2 sty south b room.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 2 sty south b room.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective floor tiles vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate basement sty apt.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink basement sty apt kitchen.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement sty apt kitchen er1.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish scuttle riser 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose brick chimney roof at south.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective ading to scuttle opening in roof.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls & ceiling-2 sty-public hall-bathroom.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty & east wall public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical wall switch cover east wall 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 194 m/d law provide sprinkler heads in all class b rooms and file application for approval before doing this work all stories.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture east wall 2 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at walls & ceiling-1 sty-rear room.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood balustrades basement 1,2,3 sty public hall stairs.

    Mar 30, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.

    Feb 15, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Feb 15, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-33.13 adm code provide tenant register on premises pursuant to rules and regulations of this department.

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    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Observed roof in state of disrepair. roof joist. starting to give way. skylight is sagging downward into 3 roof and in danger of collapsing. also observed holes leaving the inside of the building susceptible to the elements.

    Oct 21, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Observed roof in state of disrepair. roof joist. starting to give way. skylight is sagging downward into 3 roof and in danger of collapsing. also observed holes leaving the inside of the building susceptible to

    Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 17, 2017 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1797 / 47
Assessed value
$143,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #373233, last renewed Jun 6, 2025.

Questions about 472a Greene Avenue

Who owns 472a Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marjorie Watts.

Does 472a Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 472a 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 472a Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 472a 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.