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53 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00933-0006Map

Owner of record: 53 Fifth Partners LLC

53 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 53 Fifth Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 278 housing violations here, most recently on December 5, 2023. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
278
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
198

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 5, 2023

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
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 278

  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 3sqft ) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16499324 issued 05-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    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 dumb waiter from north at east wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 west at north wall, chair rails at south wall, picture moulding at east wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from south at west wall, 2nd riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) baseboard at west wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    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) east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 2nd door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at junction box, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise locking device at entrance door to south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door , south wall, in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the hinges at door in the entrance. north wall, in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door saddle at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked electrical outlet cover, at east wall , in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the porcelain paint at bathtub, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective cracked wash basin at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective water closet tank cover at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd door from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 554 north wall, west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 3sqft ) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at east window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15118805 issued 21-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing the metal cover of the baseboard radiator at the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act-failure to comply with order of the commissioner.failure to correct and certify summons#35547920j.remedy:comply with ec code

    Aug 7, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use expose electrical wiring in apt.3lbathroom defective fixture in kitchen & bedroom apt.3l defective elect

    May 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide cover face plate lamp holder luminaire canopy for electrical outlet.electrical outlet cover missing in apt.#3l bathroom.remedy:comply w/ec code.

    May 17, 2021 · Penalty $530

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    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 (S9)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,427 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
933 / 6
Assessed value
$1,856,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312644, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 53 5 Avenue

Who owns 53 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53 Fifth Partners LLC.

Does 53 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 278 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 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 53 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 5 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.