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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 21, 2018

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective kitchen sink base cabinet 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jul 14, 1998 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of doors sealed fire escapes at rear all stys public hall.

    Oct 18, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty apt 6l vasquez. located at apt 6l

    Oct 18, 1988 · Apt 6L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder 4 sty pub hall.

    Jul 7, 1981

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.