988 Greene Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11221
20 Units
•Built in 1931
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
714 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 434 violations which is 21.7 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
68Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
269Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
96Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 16, 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
Feb 15, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department windowframe sills 1st and 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 07, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 17, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 17, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd storyNov sent out
Oct 17, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
Oct 02, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Sep 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall and the ceiling at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
Sep 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 23, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd storyNov sent out
Sep 23, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 20, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 13, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall stairs, 3rd storyNov sent out
Aug 25, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 27, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 25, 2022Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public halls and stair at all stories at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 06, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 01, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 17, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st doorframe at west in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 17, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilng in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 09, 2022Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 07, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 13, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 04, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
Apr 12, 2022Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public halls and stair at all storiesNov sent out
Apr 12, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Oct 13, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north at west, the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 25, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the bulkhead door at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Dec 31, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 29, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at the bulk head , 4th storyNov sent out
Dec 29, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Dec 29, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 11, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 11, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 12, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation 1st riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 12, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 12, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 06, 2020Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
May 28, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the kitchen , the foyer , the 1st room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 06, 2020Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Oct 28, 2019Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak , 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 28, 2019Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak , ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 24, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Sep 24, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose ring plate around shower head to north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Sep 24, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at eastNov sent out
May 29, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ,wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 29, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ,ventilation fan in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 29, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 29, 2019Section 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 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 18, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Apr 11, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 5th room from north, the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 12, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles near radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 12, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window frame 2nd at east in the 5th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 20, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
May 29, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Oct 13, 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 suspectedNov sent out
Aug 18, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd storyNov sent out
Feb 01, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from the building entrance to the box in the foyer. located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jun 01, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westFalse certification
Apr 01, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercomunication system located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
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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
2.5 stars
Cool neighborhood nice
Former Tenant
Pros:
Everything just no heat
Cons:
Steps its too much
Advice to owner:
Get a elevator