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688 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01801-0020Map

Owner of record: Michael Yuh Long Lin

688 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Michael Yuh Long Lin. HPD has recorded 253 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024.

HPD violations
253
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
307

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 10, 2024

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 · 253

  • 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

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    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 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

    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.

    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

    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 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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since june 20, 2013

    Aug 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the at all stories at public hall

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire rear yard

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin 'flies' in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective hinges on door at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at scuttle opening at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire floor area at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve at east wall, public hall, basement

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records.bsmt stry class "a" apt subdivided into 2 class "a" apts increasing occupancy from 4apts into 5 apts.rem:discontinue illegal use of amended cofo

    Feb 11, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2016 · Apt UNIT3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 18, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 18, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1801 / 20
Assessed value
$93,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312972, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.

Questions about 688 Greene Avenue

Who owns 688 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michael Yuh Long Lin.

Does 688 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 253 housing violations at this property.

Is 688 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 688 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 688 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.