50 Greene Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11238
39 Units
•Built in 1932
•7 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
189 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 169 violations which is 4.33 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
57Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
61Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
51Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 10, 2024(a) § hmc: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.Nov sent out
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header and recesses of the window at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header and recesses of the window at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 11, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 11, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the kitchen , the 1st room from east at south, the 3rd room from east at south, the private hallway located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 10, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the cerceramic tilessurface, caulking and grouts joints of visible mold at south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 13, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hallNov sent out
May 15, 2023Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.Nov sent out
May 15, 2023Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and grouts joints of visible mold at esat and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''Nov sent out
Nov 05, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 09, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the decorative wood moulding around window 2nd from west at north in the 1st room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 27, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit door leading out to balcony in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at westNov sent out
Feb 27, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit door leading out to balcony in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 13, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electric outlet at west wall at public hall, 6th storyNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing safety covers/caps at all electrical outlets at all stories at public hallNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hallNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at public hallNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2104 adm code 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 hallNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hallNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at cellar story at public hallNov sent out
Dec 20, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairsNov sent out
Dec 19, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit entrance door to balcony at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 09, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt phb, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 09, 2020Section 27-2026 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Nov 04, 2020Section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stops installed on fire door 1st from east at cellarNov sent out
Nov 04, 2020Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at cellarNov sent out
Nov 04, 2020Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
Jul 24, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at westNov sent out
Jul 16, 2020Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
Jul 16, 2020Section 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 storyNov sent out
Jul 16, 2020Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 16, 2020Section 27-2045 adm code 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 storyNov sent out
Jul 16, 2020Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 01, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 21, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 23, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastInvalid certification
Feb 15, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNot complied with
Feb 15, 2019Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Feb 15, 2019Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Feb 14, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNot complied with
Feb 14, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Feb 14, 2019Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Feb 14, 2019Section 27-2045 adm code 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 storyNot complied with
Feb 14, 2019Section 27-2104 adm code 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 storyNot complied with
Feb 14, 2019Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Feb 11, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit upper and lower sashes at all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at eastInvalid certification
Feb 11, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also door chain guard in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at eastInvalid certification
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2104 adm code 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 storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 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 on wall at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 28, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt phd, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
3.5 stars
Has potential but bad management
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