55 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00933-0005Map
Owner of record: Ybf 55 Fifth Avenue LLC
55 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ybf 55 Fifth Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 101
- 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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 30, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 2nd egress door in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout and mortar joints around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - 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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 kitchen , the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
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 closet from east at south wall ceiling, 1st closet from east at south wall wall, 2nd closet from east at south wall ceiling, 2nd closet from east at south wall wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
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 north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
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 frame from north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st riser from north at east wall, north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2L
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 - 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
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing egress at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at fire escape at building rear at west
Mar 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing top return rail detached at fire escape at west at building rear
Mar 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 no information on sign at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at 1st story at public hall
Mar 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
I observed in cellar boiler room newly installed gas appliance valve which is not connected to an appliance, therefore is considered an future gas connection and is prohibited and not code compliant , repair an
Sep 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed newly installed gas valve and piping in cellar boiler room and no permits on file for work performed , obtain permit
Sep 4, 2019
Resolve - Hazardous
4b, 19b, 22a, 24b, 32a, 40,/ 4b- not wired-40.no draft stat.-49, replacebroken chamber sight glass natco-oil fired boiler for laundry hotwater.
Oct 25, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Locks
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
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
- 5
- Building area
- 6,316 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,002 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 933 / 5
- Assessed value
- $2,044,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328831, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 55 5 Avenue
Who owns 55 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ybf 55 Fifth Avenue LLC.
Does 55 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 55 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 5 Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.