5217 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00808-0003Map
Owner of record: 5217 5th Ave LLC
5217 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 5217 5th Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on December 21, 2018. 7 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 49
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 12 sq ft at walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover electric outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover electric outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at light switch in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2018
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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Sep 1, 2015
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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Dec 9, 2013
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 25, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective kitchen sink base cabinet 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in west room 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector wich is inoperative in 3 sty apt 3r tenant sorilla , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 3 rd sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3rd sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling front room 3rd sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at 3rd sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 3rd sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted metal base cabinet at sink kitchen 3rd sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1998 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 4th wooden stair thread from bottom up at 2nd sty public staircase
Jun 17, 1998
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 10th and 14th wooded stair threads from bottom up at 1st sty public staircase erl
Jun 17, 1998
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of doors sealed fire escapes at rear all stys public hall.
Oct 18, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty apt 6l vasquez. located at apt 6l
Oct 18, 1988 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door knobs entrance to 4 sty apt 6l. located at apt 6l
Oct 18, 1988 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling 4 sty apt 6l kitchen. located at apt 6l
Oct 18, 1988 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 4 sty apt 6l. located at apt 6l
Oct 18, 1988 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall stair bulkhead to roof.
Oct 20, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 4 sty apt 6. , section '' ''
Aug 4, 1986 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective make operable all top & bottom wood window sash 3rd sty apt 6. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1981 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass bottom sash kitchen 3rd sty apt 6. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1981 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb wall fixture 4 sty pub hall.
Jul 7, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stys pub hall.
Jul 7, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - 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 rear.
Jul 7, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - 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 wood panels south wall 1 sty pub hall.
Jul 7, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar north and center.
Jul 7, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden tread 6 up from 4 sty pub hall stair to bulkhead.
Jul 7, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass panes secondary apt entrance door 4 sty north apt.
Jul 7, 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 household articles all balconies rear stack.
Jul 7, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder 4 sty pub hall.
Jul 7, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle door vestibule to 1 sty pub hall.
Jul 7, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Flue pipe not completly connected to smoke box of boiler of boiler a at base of chimney.
Dec 2, 1988 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,133 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 808 / 3
- Assessed value
- $472,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314308, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 5217 5 Avenue
Who owns 5217 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5217 5th Ave LLC.
Does 5217 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 5217 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 5217 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5217 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.