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697 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00897-0006Map

Owner of record: Zssm LLC

697 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zssm LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 22 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 22

  • 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

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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

    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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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 9, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 12, 2018

    Open — Info 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 15, 2017

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 6, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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)

    Apr 24, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***

    Jul 24, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition building converted from a multiply dwelling with 3 apts. to a private dwerlling with 2 apts.

    Apr 14, 2005

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    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 night inspection.

    May 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. notd: at time of inspection,observed at rear yard exp#3 of above premises a horizontal enlargement grade level consistingof cmu block,beam form pocket,concrete slab,concrete post upright,stea

    Jul 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to ,comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/the dept of buildings for nov #34883585h,issued 11/6/10 for "failure to maintain". remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Feb 7, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of buildings. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of correction,pursuant to

    Jan 28, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or dob records.noted:hpd#131072 establishes premises as having 3 class a apts.units on 2 & 3 fls have been illegally converted into 2 apts each,for a

    Nov 6, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:metal handrail approx 1" dia,to cellar is unattached @ the bottom & structurally unsafe.there are only 2 attachments to the walls.one @ top & the other @

    Nov 6, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Bq9,36,4a,19b,50,51. (50)no back flow preventor.

    Oct 4, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain note. main girder in cellar cracked.longlitude hall.the floor in rear public hall displaced and out of level at 1st flr also cracks with missing plaster at 1st flr public hall rear center

    Oct 3, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Apr 15, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    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 (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,565 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
897 / 6
Assessed value
$142,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348035, last renewed Jan 25, 2006.

Questions about 697 5 Avenue

Who owns 697 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zssm LLC.

Does 697 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 697 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 697 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 697 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.