86 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00934-0044Map
Owner of record: Cruz, Carmen
86 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 Cruz, Carmen. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 96
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 181
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 · 96
- 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
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.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ( defective ) in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ( defective ) in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2019 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at fire escape building front
Sep 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall below sink in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at north window at east exterior wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood exterior casing at north window at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, apartment at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor near apartment entrance door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at south
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective exterior window frames in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,, in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions citied in nov #34811384z for work done w/o a permit (structure at rear approx 20'x 10'x 10' etc) remedy: correct conditions citied.
Mar 31, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Outside building
Skylight
Sep 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
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 / 44
- Assessed value
- $1,473,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328515, last renewed Jan 5, 2026.
Questions about 86 5 Avenue
Who owns 86 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cruz, Carmen.
Does 86 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.
Is 86 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 86 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 86 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.