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
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 · 65
- 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 - 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 26, 2024
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 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.
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 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
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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 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 - 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 - 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
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 50 watts night inspection.
Jun 2, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls all sty public halls.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs public hall all stys.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective floor tiles vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink basement sty apt kitchen.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish scuttle riser 3 sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose brick chimney roof at south.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective ading to scuttle opening in roof.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical wall switch cover east wall 1 sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture east wall 2 sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Feb 15, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.