488 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
488 Greene Avenue is a three-unit, three-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and owned by Shimon Matsui. Built in 1899, this "Heretofore Converted Class A" building has experienced several noteworthy issues in recent years. Most concerning is a persistent rodent problem, with inspections throughout 2024 showing repeated rat activity, though a "Passed" result was recorded in early 2025.
The building has also faced structural challenges, with two significant Environmental Control Board violations in late 2019 related to facade deterioration, including cracked, peeling, and spalling surfaces, for which penalties totaling $3,750 were imposed (though records show these were resolved). Between 2020 and 2021, there were violations regarding failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous conditions, though these were dismissed. While bedbug reporting requirements have generated violations in 2021-2024, more recent filings (through June 2024) show no reported infestations or eradications, suggesting possible compliance with the reporting requirements.
The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved issues and recurring pest problems, with recent rodent activity remaining a notable concern. The property has been inspected for bedbug compliance regularly, indicating ongoing attention to this particular maintenance requirement, though the pattern of violations from 2021-2024 suggests previous compliance challenges. The most recent inspections in 2024-2025 show continuing efforts to address pest management, with bait application noted in several inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 3600 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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