4003 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00917-0009Map
Owner of record: Unelsam, LLC
4003 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 70 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 70
- 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
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the passage way 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
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 - 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
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for 60 watt at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at the builidng entrance door , 1st story
May 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceilings at all public halls and at public hall stairs
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal door at building entrance with bulge at lock stile. uncloseable at time of inspection at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight at public hall, 3rd story
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination the area at public hall, 3rd story
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceilings at all public halls and at public hall stairs
May 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of upper sash at north window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 3rd room from north at west, the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken cover for electrical switch at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 2R
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 south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 3, 2003 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold cieling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 3, 2003 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold west and south walls in the 2nd living room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 3, 2003 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
May 7, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe washbasin bathroom 2 sty front apt 2f. located at apt 2f
Mar 10, 1998 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device vestibule door 1 sty public hall.
Mar 10, 1998
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Mar 10, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door 2 sty front apt 2f. located at apt 2f
Mar 10, 1998 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor and wall tiles bathroom 2 sty front apt 2f. located at apt 2f
Mar 10, 1998 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from entrance of bldg to 2 sty front apt 2f , section '' ''
Jun 20, 1997 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cord and wall outlet nailed to base moldings rear room 2 sty front apt 2f , section '' ''
Jun 20, 1997 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator front room 2 sty apt 2f , section '' ''
Jun 20, 1997 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate wall switch 2 sty rear apt 2rr bathroom. located at apt 2rr
May 31, 1990 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective saddle entrance door 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 31, 1990 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell & buzzer from street to 2 sty rear apt 2rr. located at apt 2rr
May 31, 1990 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads all sty public hall.
May 31, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty rear apt 2rr. located at apt 2rr
May 31, 1990 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 26, 2003
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 15, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved.accepted construction documents at jobsite at time of inspection.noted:at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractor did not have approved plasn onsiet at the time of
Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $655
Active - Class - 2
Bc3303.10.2=failure to notify the department 72 hours prior to commencement of work noted at the time of inspection observed work being performed under aforementioned job number 72 hour notfiication is required
Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 3
15/50f,16/50g,32a,34b,39/50h,48a,50abcde. 50a remove all storage from boiler room 50b remove all flammables from boiler room 50c relocate greese trap to another part of basement 50d 50e no check valve 50f no cl
Sep 12, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Bq9/19b/50/36.bq9- peerless gas fired steam boiler has no bl work type 50 missing discharge pipe from safety valve with an unthreaded end.
Jul 19, 2005 · Penalty $430
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failrue to maintain bldg work noted:at interior bldg stair case from 1st floor thru 3rd flr several step loose,landing and handrail.at 3rd flr apt 3r heavy leak from roof in bathroom area (ceiling)main door
Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with a written peremptory order of the superintendent or commissioner to vacate the premises. note vacate #4-19-1982 (d.o.b.)to vacate is now occupied as a p.a. without dimissing the vacate.
Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide pa plans for inpsection.
Dec 6, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 9, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 9, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 9, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 19, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 2R
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 / 9
- Assessed value
- $344,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342858, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.
Questions about 4003 5 Avenue
Who owns 4003 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unelsam, LLC.
Does 4003 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 4003 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 4003 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4003 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.