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
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 · 60
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device at building entrance door
Feb 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handle at building entrance door
Feb 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Feb 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 24, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2017
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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling , 4th story
Feb 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , 4th story
Feb 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage yard
Sep 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - 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 required.
Dec 12, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.