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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 51
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall
May 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at cellar
Aug 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.