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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 80% of the building's 5 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 101

  • 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 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 30, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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
  • 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 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing egress at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 no information on sign at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at 1st story at public hall

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

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

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.