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
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 · 253
- 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
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 10, 2022
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 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
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.
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
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 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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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 - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the at all stories at public hall
Nov 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2012
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
Nov 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire rear yard
Sep 5, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 5, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.