237 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00959-0002Map
Owner of record: Fac Advance Housing Development Fund Cor Poration
237 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Fac Advance Housing Development Fund Cor Poration. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 134
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 91
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 · 134
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater above 130f degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2026 · Apt 2L
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.
Apr 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked from public hall 1st story to basement at boiler room
Sep 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement door at boiler room
Sep 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Jun 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
May 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 incorrect information at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 9, 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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; located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a/c unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight, at public hall, 4th story
Aug 1, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 1, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection ... in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts minimum required
Mar 3, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room
Nov 29, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jun 12, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications sidewalk shed erected under permit 310055873 has inoperable not lit light fixtures at underside of shed (time 22.40) remedy: conform shed to specifications
Feb 28, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is masonary plynth above3rd fl window has become dislodged & has fallen onto sidewalk below.rem:make safe immediately make all necessary repairs immediately provide
Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a 34a
Jun 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 31, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cabinet
May 29, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 15, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,187 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 959 / 2
- Assessed value
- $1,372,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346979, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 237 5 Avenue
Who owns 237 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fac Advance Housing Development Fund Cor Poration.
Does 237 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 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 237 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 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.