5623 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00840-0001Map
Owner of record: Guo Rang Wu
5623 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 Guo Rang Wu. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 32 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 48
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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, 2023
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.
Mar 20, 2023
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 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
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- 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Jun 17, 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 - 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 - 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with capability to be padlocked at gate at fire escape window located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south
Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south
Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south
Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public stair bulkhead.
Oct 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4 sty public hall.
Oct 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 2 sty public hall.
Oct 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.
Oct 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.05 adm code post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall and on boiler room door.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys pub halls.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder east.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder block wall south boiler room cellar.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys east fire escape.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior handle to door pub hall bulkhead.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors pub hall bulkhead to roof.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 2 & 3 sty pub hall.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty pub hall.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight at 4 sty pub hall.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 1st & 2nd sty public halls.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing mail boxes vestibule to 1 st sty public hall.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 front.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar throughout.
Jul 23, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling 4 sty public hall.
Feb 7, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 5, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 840 / 1
- Assessed value
- $486,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310880, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 5623 5 Avenue
Who owns 5623 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Guo Rang Wu.
Does 5623 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 5623 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 5623 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5623 5 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.