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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 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 · 58

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.