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172 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00949-0046Map

Owner of record: Fac Renaissance Housing Development Fund Corp.

172 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 Fac Renaissance Housing Development Fund Corp.. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • 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 30, 2026

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 11th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash windows at north wall in the 11th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony, building front

    Jul 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors roof bulkhead at public hall

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door knob in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 20, 2020

    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

    Aug 20, 2020

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Aug 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 20, 2020

    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 sign made of paper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 20, 2020

    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 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage storage cans with lids located at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Sep 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hall located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Sep 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided.

    Sep 12, 2018

    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.

    Sep 12, 2018

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2001 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2001 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2001 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling north and west wall and at north window litel in the bedroom from west located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2001 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain at ceiling and north , west wall and north window litel in the bedroom from west located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2001 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bedroom from west located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2001 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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 · 3

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. premises under alt 2 job#321274946 loc folder. at time of inspection found (1)no openable fence gate at roof level which requ

    Mar 19, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler in spection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.

    Feb 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit for 8 inch fence erected at job site. none posted at time of inspection.

    Jun 22, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt APT4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt APT4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 4A

    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
6,804 ft²
Lot area
2,511 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
949 / 46
Assessed value
$1,707,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #362045, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 172 5 Avenue

Who owns 172 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fac Renaissance Housing Development Fund Corp..

Does 172 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 172 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 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.