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131 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00944-0004Map

Owner of record: Karen Realty Corp.

131 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Karen Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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
2
About 40% of the building's 5 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 · 53

  • 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 north at east

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at skylight in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at landing at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at fire escape window at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose lighting fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door sweep at door in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at sky lighting at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • A

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

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

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

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowers pots at 4th story balcony at building rear at fire escape

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around counter top and sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the lower window sash at 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at landing area at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Replace with new the missing duct system above microwave vantilation fan at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work .. in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly secure the loose closet door in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable knob at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system [ missing apt# ] at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 26, 2025

    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 17, 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 3, 2020

    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

    Mar 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioners protruding beyond window sill on 4th and 3rd story balconies at building front fire escape

    Mar 3, 2020

    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.

    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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    May 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & on boiler room door.

    May 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 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 2019 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-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 - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Dec 18, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    B(254),50a,50,50b. found ao smith hot water boiler (built 1987) unregistered (mod #bc670-832). 50-missing manual asset low water cutoff; 50a-boiler not in boiler room (in open basement); 50b-existing peerles

    Jul 23, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3F

    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
5
Building area
5,200 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
944 / 4
Assessed value
$1,369,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330713, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 131 5 Avenue

Who owns 131 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karen Realty Corp..

Does 131 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 131 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 5 Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.