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1556 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03303-0017Map

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

1556 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on June 26, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 26, 2025

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 · 51

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold item and gas range at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 26, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall

    May 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes tenant in the entire apartment located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at cellar

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at cellar

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

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

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 stairs breaching from 1st story to cellar in the entire apartment located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north and east walls, at basement in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north and east walls, at basement in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17157617 issued 29-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16998786 issued 25-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at basement at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window sash from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window sash from east at south wall, 2nd window sash from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window sash from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 incandescant or equivalent

    Mar 6, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet at eas wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 25 sq.ft at ceiling,north wall,east wall and window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed on apartment entrance door located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Observed the cellar level is converted into a living room & sleeping area. cellar level is in conjunction with the 1st floor apt., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Sep 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    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
3,303 ft²
Lot area
1,950 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3303 / 17
Assessed value
$99,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369841, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.

Questions about 1556 Greene Avenue

Who owns 1556 Greene Avenue?

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

Does 1556 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 1556 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 1556 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1556 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.