550 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

550 Greene Avenue is a seven-story, 151-unit residential building constructed in 1984, currently owned by Cornerstone Housing Associates, LP. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past two years, with active violations regarding the elevator system (dating from 2022) and multiple outstanding violations from 2023-2024 related to external low-pressure inspections and energy efficiency requirements.

Significant resident concerns include ongoing pest management issues, as evidenced by multiple bedbug reports (with two units reported infested in the most recent 2024 report), and rodent-related complaints with several inspection dates showing active rodent activity and the application of bait throughout 2025. The building has also faced several plumbing issues, including emergency violations in 2024 for toilet problems in Apartment 5M, and various complaints about garbage/recycling storage conditions. More recent inspections suggest some attention to compliance matters, with the most recent rodent inspection passing in June 2025, and earlier complaints about unsanitary conditions being closed following HPD inspections.

However, numerous violations remain open, including those related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 5E, and unresolved water leak and infestation issues in Apartment 5M. The building's management has shown a pattern of responding to complaints and violations, as demonstrated by multiple bait applications for rodent control throughout 2025, though many violations related to building systems and maintenance remain active as of mid-2025. The property's documented history shows regular reporting of infestation issues, with varying degrees of success in eradication efforts, and ongoing maintenance of housing systems appears to require further attention based on the volume and nature of recent violations and complaints.