61 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00933-0001Map
Owner of record: 61 5th Ave Management LLC
61 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 61 5th Ave Management LLC. HPD has recorded 254 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 254
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 192
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 254
- 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges (overhead door closure) at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at north, the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4R
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3F
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Apr 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around steam riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin dettached from wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around steam riser at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air relief valve at steam radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plated around steam riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective subflooring wood in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · 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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Apr 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes anterna wire at fire escape at balconies at all stories at south
Apr 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joints at east exterior brick walls , 4th story
Apr 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing brick under rain gutter at east exterior wall , 4th story
Apr 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house-hold items...television set and cardboard boxes between 4th story and landing at bulkhead at public hall stairs
Aug 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of cardboard boxes on the stairs landing at the bulkhead at the roof
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lockset at bulkhead door at public hall stairs
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof at public hall stairs
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at bulkhead at public hall stairs
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door leading to building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 9, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 9, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 12, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with order of commissioner.failure to correct and certify summons #35547784y indoor lighting fixtures installed outdoors under canopy and summons #35547786h work without permit i
Sep 27, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act.failure to comply w/order of commissioner failure to correct&certify summons35547754y&35547786h comply w/code
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Installed chimney liner with out a permit, obtain all permits
Jun 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35548235x issued on 02/12/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Jun 10, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35548235x issued on 02/12/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.
Apr 6, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 8am branch wiring circuitinstalled for electric dryer in kitchen apartment 4f.no application onfile for electrical work.remedy:obtain permit.
Mar 17, 2021 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures cable armor.emergency light raceway on 4th floor not continousremedy:provide effective electrical continuity.
Mar 17, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide cover face plate lampholders luminarie canopy for electrical outlet.panel cover and trough covers missing in basement.remedy:comply with code.
Mar 17, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
I observed in cellar area pvc piping for sanitary piping used in a mixed use building which is prohibited and not code complaint, repair and/or replace
Mar 17, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment devices,apparatus,appliances,materials or wiring in use.8 foot indoor florescent fixture used outdoor under canopy exposed wiring throughout basement.defective
Mar 17, 2021 · Penalty $8,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per table.number 12 thin conductor fused at 30 amps in apt 4f panel.remed y:provide adequate overcurrent protection.
Mar 17, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.fire escape top level has water hose station at top of stairs blocking egress from 4th floor.remedy:comply with code.
Feb 12, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted at exposure #4 fire escape has miscellaneous household items on each level obstructing egress the 7th floor has planter boxes and a hosereel the 3rd foolr h
Sep 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. at time of inspection,the fire escape at right side of building(exposure#4) is cluttered w/ items such as flower pots,planter trays,garden hose on a caddy,&other item
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue ecb#35459102h issued 10-12-19 failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection observed @ exp#4 on fireescape at the 3rd & 4th fl items such as planters & garden hose are
Jan 10, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. as noted: observed @exp#4 on fire escape @the 3rd floor & th 4th floor. items such as planters. & garden hose are being stored on fire escape & blocking the
Oct 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. as noted: at time of inspection observed at exp#4 fire escape at 3rd fl has a planter pot & a screen partially obstructing exit passageway. also noted on 4th fl
Aug 18, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,925 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 933 / 1
- Assessed value
- $2,186,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316079, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 61 5 Avenue
Who owns 61 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 61 5th Ave Management LLC.
Does 61 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 254 housing violations at this property.
Is 61 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 61 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 61 5 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.