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
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 · 47
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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
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
Open — Info 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- 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 - 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 - 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.
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.
Nov 9, 2016
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 - 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Apr 20, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 100 watts
Feb 24, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bathtub front basement sty public hall
Mar 5, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light bulb vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall at scuttle recess.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flamable materials & household items thru out cellar.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation from boiler room cellar center to outer air.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bottom of stairs 1 sty public hall to cellar.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar front.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting boiler room cellar front.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar center.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar center.
Oct 16, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.