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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 · 19

  • 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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar

    Feb 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.