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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

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 · 43

  • 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
  • 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, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 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

    Open — Info 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 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 22, 2017

    Open — Info 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info 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 9, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    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
  • 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 50 watts night inspection r48.

    Nov 25, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1st wood tread at top of stairs 2 to 3 stys public hall.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 8th wood tread from top stairs 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entranceways to b sty public hall.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrances c sty public hall.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 2nd wood tread from top stairs 1 to 2 stys public hall.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose newel post 1 sty public hall stairs.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling basement public hall.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line cellar center.

    Sep 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.

    Sep 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires junction box boiler room cellar.

    Sep 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

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
3,530 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.