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74 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00934-0040Map

Owner of record: 74 5th Avenue H.d.f.c.

74 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 74 5th Avenue H.d.f.c.. HPD has recorded 199 housing violations here, most recently on June 16, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
199
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 16, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 199

  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at south, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 19012187 issued 16-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at south, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4L

    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.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall and ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at vestibule at public hall

    Jul 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at vestibule at public hall

    Jul 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate on heat riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq feet at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Dec 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Dec 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Dec 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater then 10 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4L

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

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit protruding beyond window sill approximately 6 inches at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at west

    Aug 27, 2024

    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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color heat riser pipe at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grouting around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste pipe of the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 square feet on the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

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

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

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Feb 21, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Observed exterior front facade expo # 01 instate of disrepair conditions multiple cracks on parapet wall and deteriorated & cracks above store front & entrance door. also rusty fire escape on expo # 01. a viola

    Apr 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted: building exterior and interior walls with multiple cracks at parapet wall level exposure # 1 and above apartments doors throughout 2nd, 3rd and 4t

    Apr 28, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254 28-301.1, 36, 15, 34a, 34b, 32a, 50a, 50b: (50a) flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney base (50b) install spill switch on draft hood

    Sep 2, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents or amendmentsfor alt ii application #320746065 plans dated 7.1.13 non-conforming work noted at interior entire new sheetrock hung ceiling installed

    Oct 15, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    36,.

    Sep 28, 1995 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Boilers

    Feb 21, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 4LFLOO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt ROOF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,279 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
934 / 40
Assessed value
$1,473,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336792, last renewed Apr 16, 2026.

Questions about 74 5 Avenue

Who owns 74 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 74 5th Avenue H.d.f.c..

Does 74 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 199 housing violations at this property.

Is 74 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 74 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 74 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.