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1059 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03283-0051Map

Owner of record: Townhouse Rental Vii, L.l.c.

1059 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental Vii, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 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

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Jan 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2023

    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.

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to rear yard at cellar

    Jun 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to street at cellar

    Jun 16, 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 23, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 , light fixture present

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 wood partitions plasterboard erected between installed cellar center.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty pub hall.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 extension room erected onto the rear of apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel on walls cellar stairs & cellar thru out.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 acoustical ceiling installed cellar center to rear.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar thru out.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress & bed cellar center.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 kitchen drop ceiling 1 sty apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving front yard entrance to stairs to bldg.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight roof over 3 sty public hall.

    Jan 19, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain:3-story+cellar detch masn walls&wood framed floors that sustained fire damages on 11/24/20.fire and water damages were observed through out the interior.missing windows observed at front and rear wall.owner to engage nyspe and contractr to evalu entre bldg and repr under permit.file for permit by 06/01/21/.start by 07/01/21

    Feb 25, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Nov 24, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    I observed that the 2nd and 3rd floors are occupied while there is a full vacate order in effect. i observed a fully functioning kitchen, living room, bed room, and bath on the 2nd and 3rd floors at the time of

    Feb 6, 2024 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit; noted: observed a temporary plywood construction fence was installed at rear yard. no permit on file as of 11-30-2022., obtain all permits

    Nov 30, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed the party wall between 1059 & 1057 a was breached where section of the fire stopping protection bricks were removed creating an opening into 1057 a 3rd floor bedroom., safeguard public and property; on

    Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed entire premises gutted of all interior walls, plumbing, electrical along with removal of masonry fire wall at expo#2. also erected new interior partition wa

    Apr 14, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises. at time of inspection premises under permit # b00439749-i1-el issued on 2/11/2020 expires on 04/26/2022 for " install of temporary power & lighting.

    Apr 14, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure #2 3rd floor masonry fire wall has been removed and replaced with non fire rated plywood leaving both property's

    Apr 14, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35407699p issued on 4/24/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to t

    Nov 5, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35407699p issued11/24/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Aug 31, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35407699p issued on 11/24/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o on

    Jun 14, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35407699p issued11/24/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.occupancy contrary.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dob records.noted:at cellar of a legal 3 family dwelling building illegal cellar storage area has been illegal converted and occupied as a s

    Nov 24, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 1

    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
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,679 ft²
Lot area
1,925 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3283 / 51
Assessed value
$113,880
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #371472, last renewed Jul 1, 2026.

Questions about 1059 Greene Avenue

Who owns 1059 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental Vii, L.l.c..

Does 1059 Greene Avenue have violations?

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

Is 1059 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 1059 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1059 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.