686 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01801-0019Map
Owner of record: Forrest, James Howard
686 Greene Avenue is a two-family home built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Forrest, James Howard. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 146
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 113
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 · 146
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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 10, 2022
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 closed - 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 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed - 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 closed - 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 closed - 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 closed
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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.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed - 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 closed - 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 minimum required
Mar 18, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to celler locked
Apr 14, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector - missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of conceal water leak at ceiling , 1st story
Feb 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door at vestibule , 1st story
Feb 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing uncapped radiator at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator shut off valve causing cut hazard in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ..... at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator valve leaking bad and air valve in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jul 21, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at entire apartment, 3rd story, apartment
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at entire apartment, 3rd story, apartment
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall and ceiling at kitchen, 3rd story, apartment
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wall out let covers in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing.tenantjeffery pilgram at entire apartment, 3rd story, apartment
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the room from east at south located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 10, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall outlet kitchen 2 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Jul 15, 1998 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/dob pursant to 28.204.2 for violation 34775652k remedy:file cofc
Oct 14, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records. dob mdr #373224 indicate premise to be legally approved for a 3 family now premises converted to be a 3 family now premise converted to be a 3 family
May 5, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 23, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 22, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2009 · Apt 2REAR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 22, 2009 · Apt 2REAR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 17, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 16, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 16, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 12, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2009 · Apt ROOM1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1801 / 19
- Assessed value
- $128,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #823760, last renewed May 19, 1998.
Questions about 686 Greene Avenue
Who owns 686 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forrest, James Howard.
Does 686 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 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 686 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 Greene Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.