168 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00949-0044Map
Owner of record: Bk7 Holdings LLC
168 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bk7 Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 82
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 52
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 82
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall , 1st story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall , 1st story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 27, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, strollers and other itema at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house items chairs and others at landing to the roof at public hall
Apr 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washer at intermediate landing at staire bulkhwad to the roof at public hall
Apr 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electrical magnegtic locking device at building entrance door at public hall
Apr 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an accepetable heavy duty lock and latch set installed at building entrence door at public hall
Apr 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door. , 1st story
Feb 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine at public hall stairs, 4th story
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west wall in 1st closet from west at north in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 23, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less tgan 10 sqft) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17639692 issued 22-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less thant 10 sqft) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17639695 issued 22-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing iron gate, at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash window, 1st from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door saddle at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eyehook locking device at window to fire escape capable of being padlocked , in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation tge 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less thant 10 sqft) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less tgan 10 sqft) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical wires running to light fixture at south wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: metal enclosure over gate area approx 7'5" high, and 12' long, has been erected remedy: obtain a permit
May 23, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without permit work noted metal enclosure over gate area approx 7 1/2' high and 12' long has been erected stop all work
Oct 8, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active
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- 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 · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.@ time of inspectionobserved @ roof of premises the erection of a radio antena approx 50ftin height approx 2' out of plumb & leaning towards front of premises,d
Oct 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w.o a permit. at time of inspection observed at roof of premises the illegal installation & erection of a radio antenna for 1st floor car service co located along 5th ave of corner bldg. antenna is approx
Oct 14, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without apermit.work noted:metal enclosure over gate area apprx.7.54'x high and 12'long has been erected.rem:obtain a permit.
May 23, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted metal enclosure over gate area approx 7 1/2' high and 12' long has been erected. stop all work.
Oct 8, 1998 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 3D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 11,634 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,022 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 949 / 44
- Assessed value
- $2,176,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315358, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 168 5 Avenue
Who owns 168 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk7 Holdings LLC.
Does 168 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.
Is 168 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 168 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168 5 Avenue?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.