51 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00933-0008Map
Owner of record: 51 5th Owner LLC
51 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 51 5th Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 10, 2024. 5 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 34
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye and hasp at scuttle ladder opening cover at exit to roof.
May 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3L
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.
Mar 20, 2023
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 window sash from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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 east at south wall, 1st window sash from south at west wall, 2nd window sash from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted outer wood sill in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of windows sealed with plywood obstructing light and ventilation in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel on walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed window opening, used for light and ventilation, at east wall, in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer from entrance door 1st story to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood cap at stair handrail, between 2nd and 3rd story, at public hall stairs
Oct 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of the storage of garbage containers and section of 1'-6''x 1'-6''glass panes at, at public hall, 1st story
Oct 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed window opening, used for light and ventilation, at west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet ,at west wall , in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at, door leading to primary means of egress, west wall, in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
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 window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
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 south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
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) 2nd door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a wood hoisting rig assemble onto balcony at fire escape, 4th story
Jul 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure drop ladder to gravity hook at fire escape
Jul 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door to boiler room locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 3, 2014
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: observed at exposure1 above the first floor, an illuminating canvas sign was erected, with wordings lickers n sniffers. the sign is 12 feet in length ,and 2 feet in height. there i
Sep 19, 2023 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35201065j issued on 08/10/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Oct 4, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.@time of inspection,unable to open hatch to exit to roof.several attempts made to open hatch,unsuccessful.exit sign @ladder leading to hatch @rear of bldg @4th fl
Aug 10, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defect noted: at time of inspection a wood hoist constructed of 2x4's obstructing the platform & steps of the fire escape. at roof level at the rear of the bldgs
Jul 4, 2016 · Penalty $1,230
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R
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
- 6
- Building area
- 6,316 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 933 / 8
- Assessed value
- $1,822,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310038, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 51 5 Avenue
Who owns 51 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 51 5th Owner LLC.
Does 51 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 51 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 5 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.