59 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00933-0003Map
Owner of record: 59 5th Ave LLC
59 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 59 5th Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 58
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st private hallway , the 3rd room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2
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.
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3
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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 03
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 03
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 5th room from east at south, the 4th room from east, the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 03
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 03
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 03
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockabe hasp & lutch at door in the entrance located at apt 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 03
Open — Nov sent out - 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 03, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 03
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective shut-off valve at radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at south
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 3
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowable maximum temperature of 130.f degrees ( found 141.f degrees ) at hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at south
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at south
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 5, 2018
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
May 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Oct 22, 1990
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt FF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,540 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 933 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,712,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300086, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 59 5 Avenue
Who owns 59 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 59 5th Ave LLC.
Does 59 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 59 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 59 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59 5 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.