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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 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 · 134

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Sep 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Jun 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    May 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 incorrect information at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

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

    Jan 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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 9, 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Dec 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight, at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 1, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room

    Nov 29, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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
6,400 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.