5608 6 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00840-0040Map
Owner of record: 5608 6th Ave LLC
5608 6 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 5608 6th Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 199 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 199
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 155
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 199
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules . detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of clothes at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from north at east (building front) at fire escape
Aug 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing latch set at vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Aug 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Aug 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper at vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Aug 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations . detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the soffit at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at soffit at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wood wedge placed at vestibule door
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings paper sign
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox paper sign at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2026
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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wooden furniture and shopping cart at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings paper sign
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox paper sign at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin and vanity at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at shower stall and at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base cabinet doors at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wood wedge placed at vestibule door
Jan 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock assembly at building entrance door
Dec 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at all stories at public hall
Dec 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide heavy duty mechanical lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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
Mar 16, 1999
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 22, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work without permit; noted, erected full height partition for a small room subdivided the living room at apt. 2f., obtain all permits
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit; noted, installed electrical wiring for outlets, switch at wall and lighting in the small room that divided the living room., obtain all permits
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records noted storage area at the north end of basement has been converted into an aprtment complete with kitchen with working electric stove bathro
Nov 30, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: sheet rock partition erected at thenorth end of building, door way installed to create access for apartment. kitchen cabinets installed with counter top, sink and working
Nov 30, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Electric
Lighting
May 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 840 / 40
- Assessed value
- $666,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311769, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 5608 6 Avenue
Who owns 5608 6 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5608 6th Ave LLC.
Does 5608 6 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 199 housing violations at this property.
Is 5608 6 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5608 6 Avenue built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5608 6 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.