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881 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00903-0172Map

Owner of record: 881 5th Ave LLC

881 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 881 5th Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
157
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
285

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 10, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
11
About 79% of the building's 14 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 157

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at vestibile door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 14

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 14

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 14

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 14

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 paper sign at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at apt 6 north 2 at second story vacate # 258593

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at apt 9 north 1 at third story vacate # 258593

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at apt 10 north 2 at third story vacate # 258593

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at apt 5 north 1 at second story vacate # 258593

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at apt 5 north 1 at second story vacate # 258593

    Aug 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes, window at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide plywood seal up to all accessible openings due to recent fire in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide plywood seal up to all accessible openings due to recent fire in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window upper and lower sashes at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls throughout at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls throughout at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls throughout at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide plywood seal up to all accessible openings due to recent fire in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide plywood seal up to all accessible openings due to recent fire in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight at bulkhead at roof at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 3 sq ft) on east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14415491 issued 28-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 3 sq ft) on east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 4

    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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocked fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable handle installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cover for electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 15

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; air conditioner missing oneway screws and stops located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors number, all stories at public hall

    Feb 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Observed at 2nd floor apt.t 5 and 6 have excessive smoke and water damage, walls and ceiling damaged, windows and doors out , joist at apt5 charred , fire separation removed between apt 5 and 6 ,damage at apt # 9 and 10 where wall damaged and window glass broken at multiple locations due to fire at apartment 5. vacate apt# 5 and 6

    Jul 25, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at 2nd floor apt#6 access to fire escape from apartment obstructed by bed frame., repair and/replace

    Jul 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway in that there is a large accumulation of garbage,furniture that is blocking passageway that leads from rear fire escapes to street,also passageway that goes under

    Jun 21, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner in that metal doors on sidewalk that are being used for emergency exit for mutiple dwelling are rooted & defective. remedy: make safe immediatly make all

    Jun 21, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2012 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 1, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 7

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1924
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
10,000 ft²
Lot area
3,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-2
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
903 / 172
Assessed value
$561,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304795, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 881 5 Avenue

Who owns 881 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 881 5th Ave LLC.

Does 881 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.

Is 881 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 79% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 881 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 881 5 Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.