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578 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01799-0023Map

Owner of record: Hill, Assata

578 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hill, Assata. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

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 · 47

  • 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
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum tempeerature of 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    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
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Apr 20, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked top glass window pane in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watts

    Feb 24, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 100 watts

    Dec 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bathtub front basement sty public hall

    Mar 5, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light bulb vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 1 to 3 sty public halls.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall at scuttle recess.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flamable materials & household items thru out cellar.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide ventilation from boiler room cellar center to outer air.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Oct 16, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Oct 16, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door bottom of stairs 1 sty public hall to cellar.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar front.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting boiler room cellar front.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar center.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar center.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to yard.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Oct 16, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 23, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 23, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4FL

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,612 ft²
Lot area
1,950 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1799 / 23
Assessed value
$141,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355679, last renewed Nov 7, 2022.

Questions about 578 Greene Avenue

Who owns 578 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hill, Assata.

Does 578 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 578 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 578 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 578 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.