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56 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01958-0020Map

Owner of record: Gloria A Collier

56 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1868 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gloria A Collier. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 38

  • 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 20, 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 29, 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 22, 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 14, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head 3 sty northwest b room kitchenette.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 3 sty south b room 6.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 3 sty southwest b room 7.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-33.03 adm code post a sign in rooming unit showing maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes 3 sty southwest b room 7.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty southwest b room 7.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 3 sty public hall community bathroom.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 2 sty south b room 3.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sooted vent 3 sty southwest b room 7 kitchenette.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sooted vents 3 sty northwest b room 8 kitchenette.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & eye entrance 3 sty northwest b room 8.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof rear.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling basement public hall community bathroom.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling basement apt kitchen.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at yard exit basement apt.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile entrance to cellar basementpublic hall.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose cellar stairs 1 sty public hall to cellar.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1 half sheetrock ceiling center at east & front west cellar.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of old mattress bed spring wood paint cans etc thru out cellar.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg cellar rear.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Feb 17, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Feb 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt PVT

    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
1868
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,760 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1958 / 20
Assessed value
$244,380
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #317579, last renewed Jul 30, 2004.

Questions about 56 Greene Avenue

Who owns 56 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gloria A Collier.

Does 56 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 56 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 56 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1868 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56 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.