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28 South Portland Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02099-0056Map

Owner of record: Greenman LLC

28 South Portland Ave is a walk-up apartment building built in 1867 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Greenman LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 11, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 88% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • 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 11, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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 24, 2023

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer at west wall in the foyer located at apt apt4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt APT4

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at scuttle opening, 4th story, roof

    May 28, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eyelets installed at scuttle opening at scuttle opening, 4th story, roof

    May 28, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department front cellar

    May 28, 2002 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    Refit closet door in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 23, 2002 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 23, 2002 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 23, 2002 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 13, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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 fixture present light not on

    Jun 28, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty west apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Jul 24, 1995 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator door kitchen 3 sty west apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Jul 24, 1995 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling clothes closet bathroom area 3 sty west apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Jul 24, 1995 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Apr 25, 1991 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room 2 sty east apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Apr 25, 1991 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    Apr 25, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Apr 25, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 1 2 and 3 stys public halls.

    Apr 25, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system front entrance 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty front apt 3f kendall. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection standing barrel waste 3 sty front apt 3f bathroom. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 3 sty front apt 3f bathroom. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light closet 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor closet 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty front apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Jan 11, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall stairs.

    Jan 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar brownstone spalding all stys front.

    Jan 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door padlocked.

    Jan 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jan 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom & west room. located at apt 2r

    Apr 24, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Apr 24, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty west apt 2r kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Apr 24, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Apr 24, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded stucco siding south wall 2 sty bldg rear.

    Apr 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty pub hall.

    Oct 24, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light wall fixture 2 sty pub hall.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls & clg all stys pub halls.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4 sty public hall r80.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak basement apt 2 room west. , section '' ''

    Oct 20, 1986 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Oct 20, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles boxes household items etc pub hall all stys.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items etc 3rd and 4th sty public hall.

    Oct 20, 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.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 28, 1997

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 19, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Aug 31, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 31, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit at time of inspection alteration was done on basement and 1st floor apts new plumbing electricaland gas fixtures were installed without any permits from bldg dept

    May 7, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maitnain exterior building wall defect is 8port cornice is loose defective rotted with partitions missing wood cornice is in danger of collapsing into front yard basement enterance and primary extrnc

    May 6, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Front cornice roof loose defective and rotted. wood cornice has partitally collapsed and balance of wood cornice tied to roof by roof is in imminent danger of collapsing in basement entry court & prime

    Aug 28, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    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 (C5)
Year built
1867
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2099 / 56
Assessed value
$1,681,200
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #366645, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.

Questions about 28 South Portland Ave

Who owns 28 South Portland Ave?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greenman LLC.

Does 28 South Portland Ave have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 28 South Portland Ave rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 28 South Portland Ave built?

City records list 1867 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 28 South Portland Ave?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.