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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 54

  • 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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.