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157 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00947-0003Map

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

157 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, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2023.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 26, 2023

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 · 36

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building front stack at fire escape, 4th story

    May 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cable wires and flower pots at balconies , 2nd , 3rd and 4th stories , building front, at fire escape

    Mar 5, 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 7, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at the scuttle closet at public hall, 4th story

    May 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at the front of the building

    May 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fire retarded ceiling throughout at cellar

    May 7, 2019

    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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective hinges at wood frame of the door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy-duty latch set at wood door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at north exterior brick wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defunct gas and steam metal pipes at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front of the building at fire escape

    Nov 14, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster kitchen ceiling south north and east walls in 2 sty south apt 2r mr varela 718 622 5779 er1 97027526. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1997 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster 1 room from kitchen walls in 2 sty south apt 2r er1 97027526. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1997 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster foyer ceiling and north wall in 2 sty south apt 2r er1 97027526. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1997 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north south east and west walls 2nd room from front at 4 sty north apt 4l er1 96034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling front room 4 sty northapt 4l er1 06034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door

    Nov 26, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at sidewalk building front

    Nov 26, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north and east walls kitchen 4 sty north apt 4l robinson 398 6383 er1 96034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north and south walls private hall 4 sty north apt 4l er1 96034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north south east and west walls and ceiling 1st room from kitchen 4 sty north apt 4l er1 96034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north south east and west walls and ceiling bathroom 4 sty northapt 4l er1 96034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint two door frames at north wall private hall 4 sty north apt 4l er1 96034480 located at apt 4l

    Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom 2 sty south apt 2r varela 622 5779 er1 96017003. , section '' ''

    Jun 12, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling west room 2 sty south apt 2r er1 96017003. , section '' ''

    Jun 12, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately except to make the site safe/contact the borough comm. office at 718 802-3677

    Jul 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately except to make site safe/contac the boroug c omm. office at 718 802-3677

    Jul 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately and make site safe /contact the borough comm. office at 718 802-3677 w/appropiate info

    May 26, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately and make site safe/contact the borough comm office at 718 802-3677 w/appropiate info

    May 26, 2021

    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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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
  • 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
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  • 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 · 7

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted:at time of inspection observation was made outside of apt 2l window at rear yard exposure(3) new erected combustible structure/roof below 2 fl window at ground level rear of store front

    Oct 22, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, at day spa at commercial space at 1st floor of premises, exit passageway blocked at interior by 6'-00" tall x 4'-00" x 1'00" deep shelving unit completely filled with miscellaneous items

    Feb 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.premises under p.c.alt2#321651342.loc folder.noted:at time of inspection application file to renovate apartment 3l,interior pa

    Feb 13, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. 6 slant f.n. boilers model 560 dp

    Sep 27, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,32a,50a,50b,50c,50d. 50a-exposed wires; 50b-seal all holes in boiler room; 50c-cannot have fresh air vent from air handler into boiler room; 50d-water pipes cannot touch smokepipes.(no access to see ter

    Sep 27, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. job#301622144 01 a2.no approved plans for 1st flr alteration.remedy:stop all work,provide approved plans.

    Oct 20, 2003 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is: wood floor joists are rotted,defective and exposed at various locations of 3rd story south apartment, 2nd story north apartment above 1st story store, and throughout cel

    Apr 23, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
7,200 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
947 / 3
Assessed value
$1,806,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309611, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.

Questions about 157 5 Avenue

Who owns 157 5 Avenue?

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

Does 157 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 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 157 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 5 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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