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5505 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0007Map

Owner of record: 5th Ave Bricks LLC

5505 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 5th Ave Bricks LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
80

What to know

Concern
4 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 · 60

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at building entrace door.

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing locking device at building entrance door

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handle at building entrance door

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at south wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 24, 2024

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance door, hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2024

    Open — 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
  • C

    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 missing information at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 29, 2020

    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 28, 2019

    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 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
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 2L

    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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane on lower sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 stops and gap exceeding legal limit of 4.5 inches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling , 4th story

    Feb 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , 4th story

    Feb 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, baby carriages, shopping carts, trash bags and clothing in public hall and stairs to bulkhead , 4th story

    Feb 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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)

    Dec 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage yard

    Sep 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 required.

    Dec 12, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable cocsisting of tork clock connected to electric controls at cellar.

    Jan 2, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.

    Nov 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit:the missing wall has been cut to create entrance way;entrance created to use both space 5505 and 5507 to accommodate apprx.90 people remedy:obtain a permit if feasible,or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Apr 29, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed at time of insp observed fire escape at rear of premises w/ excessive storage of misc house hold items & potted plants partially obstructing the required 2nd mean

    Sep 15, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted workwith out a permit work noted dimissing wall has been cut to create entrrance way entrance created to use bath space 5505 and 5507 to acommodate aoorox 90 people remedy otbai

    Apr 29, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit dimissing wall has been cut to create entry way entarging space on 1st floo to accommodate aproxi 90 people. remedy: obtain all necessary permit

    Oct 14, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of pa without a current permit. 1st floor restaurant with aprox 90 occupancy. remedy: obtain p.a. permit (current) failure to post approved capacity sign at 1st floor restaurant. remedy: post occupanc

    Oct 14, 1993 · Penalty $525

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 17, 2010 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    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
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,212 ft²
Lot area
2,667 ft²
Zoning
C4-3A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
832 / 7
Assessed value
$689,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349498, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.

Questions about 5505 5 Avenue

Who owns 5505 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5th Ave Bricks LLC.

Does 5505 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 5505 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 5505 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5505 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.