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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 10, 2024

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
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 3 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 · 34

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye and hasp at scuttle ladder opening cover at exit to roof.

    May 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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 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
  • 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 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood cap at stair handrail, between 2nd and 3rd story, at public hall stairs

    Oct 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • 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 kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3L

    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) 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure drop ladder to gravity hook at fire escape

    Jul 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door to boiler room locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2014

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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
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.