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148 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00946-0045Map

Owner of record: 148 5th Avenue LLC

148 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 148 5th Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 11 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 5, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    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 3, 2024

    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 20, 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 17, 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
  • 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
  • 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present) at front areaway

    May 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 12th metal tread from bottom missing at rear yard, 2nd story, section at west

    Jul 7, 2016

    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 at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2016

    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

    Jun 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2016

    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 6, 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 , light fixture present

    Aug 4, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 17, 2011

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose loose & hanging bx cable ceiling thru out cellar.

    Oct 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling thru out cellar.

    Oct 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 sty north.

    Oct 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty north.

    Oct 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Oct 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Oct 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 11, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to the c of o or building records. at time of inspection, observed the attached (2) car garage has been illegally converted into an additional eating & drinking establishment named " beer gar

    Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building and parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. atoi, observed the curb cut located at right-side of the property in front of "beer garage bar" at exp4 no longer serves for legal acce

    Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without permit. at time of inspection, observed illegal electrical work completed. installing outlets, switches, and light fixtures in "beer garage" eating and drinking establishment and 2-pc ba

    Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed illegal plumbing work completed inside "beer garage". installing water and waste lines for 2-pc bathroom (sink, toilet) and 2 commercial style sinks behind

    Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed the attached (2) car garage has been illegally converted into an additional eating & drinking establishment named " beer garage". noted partitions erected to

    Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy as building dept records.at time of inspection found.cofo#215461 indicate1st floor two(2)gas garage has been converted to resturant seating are

    Sep 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.premises under:alt2,job#321819163.at time of inspection found,installed fire suppression system which connected to gas shutt of value.no plumbing permit and/or filling found on dob record re

    Aug 15, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 14, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 1, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2004 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 23, 2004 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 18, 2004 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 18, 2004 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 30, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt #1

    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 (S3)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,400 ft²
Lot area
1,400 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
946 / 45
Assessed value
$1,104,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306404, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.

Questions about 148 5 Avenue

Who owns 148 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 148 5th Avenue LLC.

Does 148 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 148 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 148 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 148 5 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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