587 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01799-0032Map
Owner of record: Richards, Wayne
587 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 Richards, Wayne. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 43
- 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 - 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
Open — Info 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
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 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
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 22, 2017
Open — Info 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 9, 2016
Open — Info 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 9, 2015
Open — Info 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 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 - 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 r48.
Nov 25, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection r49.
Nov 25, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture & dampness pentrating walls southeast corner 3 sty apt 3 rear room. located at apt 3
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective c sty apt 3 david. located at apt 3
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 1st wood tread at top of stairs 2 to 3 stys public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 8th wood tread from top stairs 2 to 3 sty public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate b sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entranceways to b sty public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrances c sty public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 2nd wood tread from top stairs 1 to 2 stys public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newel post 1 sty public hall stairs.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling b sty apt 2 front east room. located at apt 2
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings soffits at stairs a & b stys public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical wires ceiling a sty apt 1 front east room. located at apt 1
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective a sty front east apt 1 david. located at apt 1
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling basement public hall.
Oct 17, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires under window & adjacent wall basement apt 1 kitchen. located at apt 1
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall b sty apt 2 rear east room. located at apt 2
Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line cellar center.
Sep 20, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.
Sep 20, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires junction box boiler room cellar.
Sep 20, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty public hall.
Sep 20, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Sep 20, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight center roof.
Sep 20, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
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
- 3,530 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1799 / 32
- Assessed value
- $147,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366664, last renewed Mar 5, 2015.
Questions about 587 Greene Avenue
Who owns 587 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richards, Wayne.
Does 587 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 587 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 587 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 587 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.