165 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00950-0009Map
Owner of record: Bs Lincoln LLC
165 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1918 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bs Lincoln LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 14 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 37
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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 19, 2025
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.
Feb 18, 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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at west yard
Feb 21, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing dropladder forks at fire escape at west yard
Feb 21, 2008
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar
Feb 16, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet south wall northeast room apt 1m located at apt 1m
Sep 23, 1999 · Apt 1M
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hot water shut off handle bathtub bathroom 1 sty apt 1m located at apt 1m
Sep 23, 1999 · Apt 1M
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water washbasin bathroom 1 sty apt 1m located at apt 1m
Sep 23, 1999 · Apt 1M
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rusted bathtub bathroom 1 sty apt 1m located at apt 1m
Sep 23, 1999 · Apt 1M
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions erected cellar
Sep 23, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile bathroom 1 sty apt 1m located at apt 1m
Sep 23, 1999 · Apt 1M
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 1 sty apt 1 , section '' ''
Jun 5, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit: work noted: 4 1\2ft high metal fence erected at premises on the west and north sides of building extending 4' beyond property line remedy: obtain permits and approvals if possible or remove fence
Mar 18, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Ecb violation issued for wwp, atoi observed deck on entire roof made out of vinyl "treks" flooring and wood handrail., obtain all permits
Apr 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Ecb violation issued observed at time electrical wwop for 3 gray disconnected box at roof level and 2 gray disconnect boxes at exposure 3. unable to determine if installed correctly and safe to public., obtain
Apr 17, 2025 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
Miscellaneous violations. pc 1101.1 storm drainage. at the time of inspection, i observed the leader from the roof. on the left side lincoln place not connected to the storm drain and is allowing excess water t
Feb 19, 2025 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
36. found burnham boiler model-kin12ln1 385,000 btu's unregistered andoperating. register boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Aug 29, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: 4 1/2' high metal fence erected at premises on the west and north sides of building extending 4' beyond property line. remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible or re-
Mar 18, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2004 · Apt NO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 23, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1918
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 10,032 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 950 / 9
- Assessed value
- $1,755,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348013, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.
Questions about 165 5 Avenue
Who owns 165 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bs Lincoln LLC.
Does 165 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 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 165 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1918 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 5 Avenue?
It has 7 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.