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88 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00934-0045Map

Owner of record: Townhouse Rental Vii, L.l.c.

88 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 Townhouse Rental Vii, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2026. 1 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Sep 15, 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
4
About 67% 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 · 33

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at 1st stack from north at building front at fire escape

    Jan 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2023

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door (hinges) at public hall, 6th story

    Dec 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air condition protruding beyond window still at 2nd story balcony stack at east, building at fire escape

    Sep 4, 2021

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    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.

    Oct 12, 2018

    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 15, 2017

    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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Apr 2, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector : defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin : roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric light switch at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric light switch at the south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Feb 21, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Boilers

    Feb 21, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,279 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
934 / 45
Assessed value
$739,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #362789, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 88 5 Avenue

Who owns 88 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental Vii, L.l.c..

Does 88 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 88 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 88 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 88 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.