239 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01952-0067Map
Owner of record: Ifemesia, Chukwuemeka
239 Greene Avenue is a two-family home built in 1894 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ifemesia, Chukwuemeka. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on July 9, 2012. 11 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 11
- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at the entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit third story apartment being occupied as rooming units contrary to c/o #162373 dated 7/22/58, which has it arranged as a two family, private dwelling. located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit second story apartment being occupied as rooming units contrary to c/o #162373 dated 7/22/58, which has it arranged as a two family, private dwelling. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit first story apartment being occupied as rooming units contrary to c/o #162373 dated 7/22/58, which has it arranged as a two family, private dwelling. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 6 sq.ft in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful occupancy by more than two roomers, boarders or lodgers calvin bharath- 1sty. west -1 room , 1 sty. north-1 john doe,.. 2sty north-1 and south-1 john doe,.. 3rd sty. south-1 john doe.. n/a to walk in basmt. calvin bharathstated that rent is paid to mr. justin hoffman. -no address and /or phone number in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant . noted : at time of inspection , observed at exposure 1 the glass panel on the front entrance door is in a state of disrepair , the glass is scattered and busted
Dec 24, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupacy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. bldg converted from 3 sty 2 class 'a' apt into 3 sty 6 'b' rooms thru/out all stys. partitions erected subdividing room. thru/out all stys. partitions
Jul 9, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1894
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,616 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1952 / 67
- Assessed value
- $190,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
Questions about 239 Greene Avenue
Who owns 239 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ifemesia, Chukwuemeka.
Does 239 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 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 239 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1894 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 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.