61 Greenpoint Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02557-0024Map

Owner of record: Guard General Merchandise Co

61 Greenpoint Avenue is an office building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. The owner of record is Guard General Merchandise Co. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 65
ECB violations: 25
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 65

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed

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Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 16, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Work without permit. noted: full partition walls erected thru-out 3rd fl creating rooms, installing waste line in room known as #13. stop all work remedy: obtain all permits and approvals. contact d.o.b. office at 802-3685 prior to return to work
Feb 3, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3748
Aug 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5120
Aug 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5120
Aug 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3748
Aug 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 25

Class - 2
Provide keys and other info on how to perform an inspection of this device
Apr 28, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system inspected & tested w/dept of building. piping ran to 3 bathroom's w/toilet,lavatory,electric hot water heater. remedy: perform test & inspection.
Sep 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-147 work w/o permit. work noted: observation made at 1st & 2ndfl,piping ran to toilet,lavatory in 3 separate bathrooms consisting offrainage piping & water lines (hot & cold). also installed in 2 bathro
Sep 29, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: spalling, loose & missing bricks and mortar observed on the #1,2 & 4 facades. also, numerous cracks in the brickwork observed on the #1 & 2 facades.
Sep 12, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: bldg being renovated under permit #310136402-01-al, whichexpires on 2.15.10, is occupied throughout w/o a valid c/o. remedy:
Sep 12, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Change in occupancy/use of c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.32 by operating place of assembly as per when current c of o does not allow suchoccupancy.noted:c of o #65366 shows a garage when premises is a eatin
Apr 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Operation of place of assembly w/o a current permit /operation.upon inspection premises altered for occupancy as public assembly with approx125 persons at time of inspection.no pa permit on site.remedy:obtain a
Apr 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Hazardous
Work w/o a permit hazardous note c of o 217190 indicated 1st fl as warehouse and messanine as office and storage now at 1st fl full partition wall has been erected creating 1 bar approx 15fwx30fl and 1 tattoo
Apr 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o hazardous c of o 217190 indicated the bldg to occupied as 1st fl warehouse and office and 2nd fl (messanine) as offices store now at the 1st fl is occupied as bar
Apr 4, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans.note.at time of insp. approved plans date-9/22/05 indicate 1 door opening on south side of bldg(greenpoint ave-side)& 1 door operning at front.now observed 1 large additi
Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

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Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks & walkways during construction operations.at south side of bldg 5 large window openings being created in brick bearing wall over sidewalk.permit #302013363 i
Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
17m07/16b01/21m07/25d06/15m07/59x10/07b10 17m 2nd fl gib missing 16b 1st fl door self closing 21m 1st fl interlock cover 07b car doors staying open electronic door sensor.
Dec 28, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
17h11/10m07/84m07/12b07(17)all floors (84)capacity sign
Jul 8, 2003 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11b10/58/07(58)provide proper size brake lining.
Jul 8, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q03/03i12/16m07/74m07/75b05. 03i properly cover car floor 16m 3dr fl door 74m capacity sign missing 75b 5yr test.
Jan 29, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit,work noted:full partition walls erected throughtout 3rd floor creating rooms(2)installing waste line in room know as #13 stop all work remedy:obtain all permits and approvals contact d.o.b
Feb 3, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
3573o 35-b-11, repair floor.
Apr 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73o46o 46-0-02 clean hoist ropes so that a proper inspection can be made by department.
Apr 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect noted: concrete windows lintals sills and concrete beltline on all floors spalling missing sections and defective @ facade remedy: make all necessary repairs.
May 1, 1996 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: concrete wind sill and lintels at fron all stories varous locations, are cracked loose and missing. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction
Mar 4, 1996 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11r, 21x, 22d, 11q, 11-provide approved-type key switch for car light.
Nov 28, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg wall.defect's are concrete windowsills + lintels at front all floor level's are missing and defective. remedy:make all repairs + provide protection for public.
Sep 29, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide landing sign on each floor next to elevators. failure to provide floor number signs 3"on stair landings. failure to provide stair landing signs 3"letters remedy provide signage as per ll 1684
Oct 6, 1992 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of vompliance with ll 16/84 certigying to yhr installation of required fire protection systems remedy file report
Oct 6, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is (1) concrete window sills and lintels at front,all stories at various locations, are missing and defective. (2)steel casement windows at front,at various lo
Jan 11, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
No lighting
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 113,700 ft²
Lot area: 30,825 ft²
Zoning: M1-2/R6B
Community board: 301
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 2557 / 24
Assessed value: $10,709,100
Landmark / historic district: Eberhard Faber Pencil Company Historic District

Questions about 61 Greenpoint Avenue

Who owns 61 Greenpoint Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Guard General Merchandise Co.

Does 61 Greenpoint Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 61 Greenpoint 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 61 Greenpoint Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

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