488 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0056Map

488 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 488 Greene Corp. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 32

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 18

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
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
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
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
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
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.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar boiler room.
Nov 28, 1989
Open — Not complied with

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BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling of cellar thru out.
Nov 28, 1989
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Nov 28, 1989
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall & center ceiling cellar.
Nov 28, 1989
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance cellar to basement.
Nov 28, 1989
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective front entrance to bldg.
Sep 22, 1989
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Sep 22, 1989
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
§ 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Sep 22, 1989
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone spalding all stys front.
Sep 22, 1989
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code com¢plaint manner/remedy; maintai n work in code complaint manner
Mar 23, 2018
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of inspection and observed at exp #1 of a 3 story building facade is in a deteriorated condition as surface show sign a cracks peeling spalling
Dec 19, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. facade of building in a state of disrepair with fallen/missing stucco and excessively peeling paint throughout., repair and/replace
Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
General
Cabinet
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mold
May 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3
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: 3,600 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1797 / 56
Assessed value: $139,560
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #363018, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 488 Greene Avenue

Who owns 488 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 488 Greene Corp.

Does 488 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 488 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 488 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 488 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.