78 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00934-0042Map
Owner of record: 78 5th LLC
78 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 78 5th LLC. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 122
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 · 105
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at 1st window from north at east. in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st section from west at north
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden saddle at entrance in the kitchenette located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 16, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape. in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling , east. south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling , east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony, building front
May 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Sep 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Sep 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 12, 2018
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) east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2R
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose marble base board at north and south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant paster at south and north wall at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose bricks stored at window sill at building front , 2nd story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant paster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
May 8, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and west wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at cieling and walls at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance spring at the upper sash at the west 2 window in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance spring lower sash at 2nd window at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling, south wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 27, 2016
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Work without a permit.on 06/07/17 @ approx.3:00pm i observed in the cellar gas work being done.lmp filed an ewn#13467 and had 5 days to filean approved permit as per section 28405.4.1 of the code.*pictures take
Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall. noted: @ the front facade 3rd fl window,the masonry lintel spalled & fell to public walk the remaining lintels are suspect to spalling @ time of inspection. remedy: submit enginee
May 5, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 7715
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 7715
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- 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 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,453,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328516, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 78 5 Avenue
Who owns 78 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 5th LLC.
Does 78 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 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 78 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 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.