231 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00959-0007Map
Owner of record: Fac Cluster Housing Development Fund Cor Poration
231 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Fac Cluster Housing Development Fund Cor Poration. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 107
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 · 54
- 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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall at boiler room, 1st story
Feb 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of wall 75% erected from floor to ceiling with sheetroc, studs and door creating an additional room in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low volume at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at cellar entrance door 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2B
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling and outlets at all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling and outlets at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 34
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
Sep 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, south east and west walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Nov 1, 1999
Dob violation - active - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.no certificate of correction on file for vio#3915065k as of 1/7/2026., file a certificate of
Jan 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed a locked and defective roof access latch that cannot open. conditions is an immediate hazard as occupants and first respon
Jun 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. note: at 1st floor level right rear apt bathroomceiling has collapsed exposing 2x8 wooden floor joist wooded lathes and exposing the floor in above apt. remedy: make safe immediately fi
Nov 1, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,380 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,180 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 959 / 7
- Assessed value
- $1,845,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315936, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 231 5 Avenue
Who owns 231 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fac Cluster Housing Development Fund Cor Poration.
Does 231 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 5 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.