516 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01798-0019Map

516 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Green Ave House. HPD has recorded 150 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 150
DOB violations: 10
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 304

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024

About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 150

CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at south 2 window in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator lower door in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire ratardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose banister at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door at lobby, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at door frame in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance window lower sash at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, west wall, east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15967400 issued 09-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock on vestibule door, public hall 1st story , 1st story
May 3, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at ceiling soffit at window 1st from east at south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system [from 1st story public hall to cellar stair the door padlocked] at boiler room
Jan 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 7 square feet at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling soffit at window 1st from east at south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 26, 2023
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 26, 2023
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification
CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed
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
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
B265/as per class 2(b265)28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.submit a current bo-9 report.
Apr 19, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Non-hazardous
Supervision or use of rigging eqipment w/o a special rigger's license.noted:no license on site where 2 rope scaffolds were in use (10ft & 6ft,approx lengths).research indicated that license # 5933 failed to mee
Oct 15, 2004 · Penalty $500
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Complaints

Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close

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Electric
Power outage
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Power outage
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
No lighting
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt LOBBY
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Door
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Door
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2023 · Apt APT4
Close
Electric
Lighting
May 1, 2023 · Apt APT4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2023 · Apt APT4
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1B
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 (C1)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 8
Building area: 7,742 ft²
Lot area: 2,450 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1798 / 19
Assessed value: $1,060,200
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #347466, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 516 Greene Avenue

Who owns 516 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Green Ave House.

Does 516 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 150 housing violations at this property.

Is 516 Greene Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 516 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 516 Greene Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.