4005 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00917-0008Map
Owner of record: Unelsam, LLC
4005 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Unelsam, LLC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 39
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 · 93
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
May 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the passageway at south
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work ,
Mar 28, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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
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; miising one-way screws in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard : in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 = 0; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate : located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story
Jul 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 4 balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 2, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 2R
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard .. in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken inner glass of upper sash at west 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 1st room from north at east, the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 2, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door from street , 1st story
Sep 2, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system , 1st story
May 14, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chained to balustrade at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chained to balustrade at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction supplies on scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated stair suffit from i st to 2 nd sty at public hall
Aug 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at suttle closet 3rd. sty at public hall
Aug 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , install (01) foot from ceiling the dual fire & carbon alarm in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioner installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:construction & installation of hvac unit & duct work at rear,on top of 1 story rear extension & duct work in store at 1st floor no permit on record.remedy:obtain a permit if feasibl
Jan 20, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted at interior bldg west major removation in progress first fl area removed all fl area removed partitions removed electrical installed new metal steed created new three rooms remedy sto
Aug 14, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Fire-escape
May 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 917 / 8
- Assessed value
- $344,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342859, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 4005 5 Avenue
Who owns 4005 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unelsam, LLC.
Does 4005 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 4005 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 4005 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4005 5 Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.