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5508 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00831-0040Map

Owner of record: Kim, Dong Kwan

5508 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kim, Dong Kwan. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 26 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 42

  • A

    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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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
  • 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 = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing and miisng 1 oneway screw in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing at electric outlet cover at east wall and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building street entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Nov 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Sep 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 30, 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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,860 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C4-3A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
831 / 40
Assessed value
$539,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311089, last renewed Sep 26, 2024.

Questions about 5508 5 Avenue

Who owns 5508 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kim, Dong Kwan.

Does 5508 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 5508 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 5508 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5508 5 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.