156 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00946-0049Map
Owner of record: Townhouse Rental V, L.l.c.
156 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 Townhouse Rental V, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the trash accumulation at building front
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 27, 2024
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 3, 2024
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 - 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 28, 2019
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.
Oct 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
May 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 lights not on.
Feb 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
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. lights not on.
Jun 11, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 at public hall
Sep 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt UNIT4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $5,450,000 | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 946 / 49
- Assessed value
- $990,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325970, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.
Questions about 156 5 Avenue
Who owns 156 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental V, L.l.c..
Does 156 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 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 156 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 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.