235 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00959-0004Map
Owner of record: Vc Realty Group, LLC
235 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 Vc Realty Group, LLC. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 71
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 · 116
- 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 - 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
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.
Mar 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanently installed hook and eye at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (approx 2 sq ft) in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3L
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.
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 3 sq.ft in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14328621 issued 08-may-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 3 sq.ft in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing estucheon plate on heat riser at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing estucheon plate on heat riser at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st concrete tread up from bottom at building entrance at stoop
Dec 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit in fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (approx. 4 sq. ft.) in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (approx. 4 sq. ft.) in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13924513 issued 03-dec-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet under sink at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlets at west wall (3) and east wall (1) in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor covering and wood substrate in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixtures (2) at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing estucheon plate on heat riser at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sqft at west wall inside closet at west in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sqft at west wall inside closet at west in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13912232 issued 24-nov-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser pipe in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door at west base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at east base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlets at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks and mortar at chimney at roof at north
Jul 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jul 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete slab at stoop
Jul 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall under sinkbase cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 3 square feet,1st closet at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13705336 issued 23-jun-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 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
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
No fresh air vent, replace gd back flow preventor with 909.
May 15, 1997 · Penalty $175
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt CARROL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2019 · 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
- 6,380 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,180 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 959 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,258,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338894, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 235 5 Avenue
Who owns 235 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vc Realty Group, LLC.
Does 235 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 235 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 235 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 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.