roofy
Post

68 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00932-0048Map

Owner of record: 68 Fifth Avenue LLC

68 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 68 Fifth Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 12 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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

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 · 12

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt kitchen and bathroom.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling and walls in 3rd story apt kitchen.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in 3rd story apt 3 bathroom.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling and walls in 3rd story apt 3 bathroom.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and in 3rd story apt 3 bathroom.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in 3rd story apt 3 bathroom.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilling throughout 3rd story apt 3.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape 3rd story apt 3.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in 3rd story apt 3 kitchen.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
Show 2 more ↓
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front room in 3rd story apt 3.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in 3rd story apt 3 kitchen

    Jul 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 27, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 29, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 29, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35297245x issued on 12-12-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstructing the fire escape at rear. remedy: comply w/comm'

    Oct 13, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35297245x issued on 12/21/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no document file fo

    Jul 24, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35236968k issued on 8/21/2017 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not yet been f

    May 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35236969m issued on 08/12/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.obser

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35297245x issued on 12/21/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstru

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236969m issued on 08/12/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit observed rear extension dining area built in re

    Feb 9, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation#35297245x issued on 12/21/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide

    Feb 9, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35236969m issued on 08/12/2017 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.no

    Dec 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway:note 3 story fire escape at rear of building provides exit egress within and through restaurant establishment.ladder discharges into restaurant kitchen and prep

    Dec 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35293933l issued on 09/29/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for obstructing exit passag

    Nov 13, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
Show 7 more ↓
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35236969m issued on 08/21/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.noted

    Nov 13, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway observed(3)story fire escape at rear provides eggress within and through restaurant establishment(ladder discharges into restaurant kitchen and prep/dishwashing a

    Sep 29, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.observed three story fire escape at exposure 3 provides egress within and through restaurantestablishment dining areas on ground floor.no exterior egress.rem:remo

    Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.observed installation of sprinkler piping and heads for noted work in dob records.rem:obtain a permit.

    Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.observed rear extension dining area built in rear yard area on ground floor.dining area approx 11ft & 15ft.also observed built in-walk in freezer in rear yard area.structure buildt with wo

    Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #34784589l (failure to safeguard at excavation site). remedy: file c of c

    Mar 31, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit in that a brought iron sliding gate has been erected in hallway of 1st floor on the east and west sides with a fired gate and pad lock high of gates approximately 10. remedy: obtain a perm

    Sep 10, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2

    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
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
932 / 48
Assessed value
$189,420
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #825219, last renewed Aug 29, 2024.

Questions about 68 5 Avenue

Who owns 68 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 68 Fifth Avenue LLC.

Does 68 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 68 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 68 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68 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.