4608 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00756-0040Map
Owner of record: Sokolewicz, Piotr M
4608 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sokolewicz, Piotr M. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- 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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- 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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 5, 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 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
May 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at cellar
Mar 25, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Mar 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 3R
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 suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt l3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2016 · Apt L3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ..... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at cieling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ..... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 .... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2015
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 6, 2015
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Oct 29, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at party wall balcony, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the , at party wall balcony, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 200 watts required
Sep 29, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1988 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear.
Feb 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 4 sty public hall night inspection.
Feb 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall night inspection.
Feb 26, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof at rear.
Jul 14, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes tar cans at roof bulkhead stairs.
Jul 14, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes clothes lines all stys rear.
Jul 14, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
B254;36: as per dob records boiler not registered register boiler & submit cert of correction.
Feb 7, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/4b/16/25a/32a/34b/48a/50a/50b/50c/50d/.50a-maintaining pressurted sticking.50b-manuel reset pressurted & pressure gauge on 1/4"line should be minimum 3/4".50c-undersized ffresh air for combustion.50d-boiler
Apr 30, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt L3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 26, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,868 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,683 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 756 / 40
- Assessed value
- $461,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312276, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 4608 5 Avenue
Who owns 4608 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sokolewicz, Piotr M.
Does 4608 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 4608 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 4608 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4608 5 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.