232 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00958-0042Map
Owner of record: Christopher D Dixon
232 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Christopher D Dixon. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 31 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 40
- 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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16000439 issued 25-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at lobby, 1st story
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceilng in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at lobby, 1st story
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall
May 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 17, 2023
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 - 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.
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 12, 2018
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.
Nov 1, 2016
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 6, 2015
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Jul 25, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts required***
Sep 30, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.
Sep 16, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- 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 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 14, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Sec. 3309.10 & 28-230. failure to protect adjoining roofs/skylights/chimneys and outlets affected by construction or demolition operations. noted: upon inspection no roof protection in place while erecting
Sep 10, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 2109.7.4.3 & 3301.2. failure to provide required lateral bracing during erection of masonry wall. noted: upon inspection no bracing on masonry walls approx.30'l by 12'h on vertical extension.remedy:provide
Sep 10, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1704.1.1 & 27-132. failure to file a special statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance and prior to start of work. noted: upon inspection no tr1 statement of responsibility filed interior
Sep 10, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed unsafe:noted:no lighting provided(2)section of guardrailis missing at front section(3)no angle brace provided at sides or front of shed.remedy:make side walk shed safe or remove illegal shed forth
May 14, 2001 · Penalty $2,000
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
May 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
May 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,796 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,932 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 958 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,186,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348223, last renewed Oct 5, 2023.
Questions about 232 5 Avenue
Who owns 232 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Christopher D Dixon.
Does 232 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 232 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 232 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 232 5 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.