159 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00947-0001Map

159 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 5 Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.

HPD violations: 26
DOB violations: 26
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 7, 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

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 · 26

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.
May 7, 2026
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 12, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Jun 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front. at fire escape
Jun 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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 16, 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 29, 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 8, 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed

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ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing operable knob at exterior side of door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceilng at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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 16, 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.
Apr 16, 2021
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.
Nov 4, 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 29, 2018
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 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 26

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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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

ECB violations · 1

Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit note : full partition walls and hang ceiling erected throughout at various location, and new a/c unit being install in ceiling stop all work call dob at (718) 802 3685 for inspection before r
Mar 12, 2002
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Mold
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
General
Mold
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
General
Mold
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close

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General
Mold
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Mold
Dec 17, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Mold
Dec 17, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 4
Residential units: 9
Building area: 14,800 ft²
Lot area: 4,000 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 947 / 1
Assessed value: $3,333,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #331086, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.

Questions about 159 5 Avenue

Who owns 159 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 5 Ave, LLC.

Does 159 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 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 159 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 5 Avenue?

It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.

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