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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 27, 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

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 105

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Sep 23, 2020

    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., 1st story

    Sep 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 12, 2018

    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 foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    Properly secure the loose marble base board at north and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 8, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story

    May 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.