5520 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00831-0045Map
Owner of record: 5520 5th Avenue Realty
5520 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 5520 5th Avenue Realty. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2019. 3 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- 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.
Nov 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door
Nov 20, 2019
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 21, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 19, 1991
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 19, 1991
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 16, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain buidling in code compliant manner premises under alt 2 job #301864230 loc folder at time of inspection found:(1)at 2dn & 3rd level in mechanical above gas fired indicated found open/exposed
Sep 24, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/out permit. noted: store awning measuring 20x4x4 reading "authentic mexican cuisine" installed w/out a permit. awning constructed of 1 inch metal frame,attached to bldg facade. rem: obtain permit or rest
Jul 19, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved, unsafe, unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. unapproved fixtures installed under canopy. indoor fluorescent used outdoors in damp and wet locat
Apr 23, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without permit. illuminated electric sign has been installed prior to obtaining permit and inspection and tagging as per 600.3c and connection of same. rem: comply with ec code/obtain permit.
Apr 23, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/viola tion #35312945j issued on 4/23/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certif
Feb 14, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted. 8 floor joists originally cut in cellar where repaired & berring wall removed in cellar previous violations vio #111690c71p & vio #111690c7p3 required permit & plans be taken
Jul 19, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure ot maintain deges is eight floor joists cut in cellar at with front section of premises bearing wall removed at front of premises northeast section loose wiring banging throughout celar remedy provide
Nov 16, 1990 · Penalty $230
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is fire stopping throughout entire cellar missing at various locations rear fire escape is deteriorated throughout remedy make all necessary repairs to and maintain to the satisfactio
Nov 16, 1990 · Penalty $230
Resolve - Hazardous
Rear exit first floor rear exit totally obstructed steel grated installed over hook ladder to roof extention remedy remove obstruction forthwith
Nov 16, 1990 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,202 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,067 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 831 / 45
- Assessed value
- $137,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820614, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 5520 5 Avenue
Who owns 5520 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5520 5th Avenue Realty.
Does 5520 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 5520 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 5520 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5520 5 Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.