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249 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00962-0001Map

Owner of record: Fac Renaissance Housing Development Fund Corp.

249 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fac Renaissance Housing Development Fund Corp.. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 2 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 45

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective control arm at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    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 16, 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.

    Mar 10, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 2C

    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 sign made of paper at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening device (key operated cylinder lock) on exterior side of bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 water closet and exposed pipe for wash basin and shower at cellar

    Aug 19, 2020

    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 8, 2019

    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 4, 2019

    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 23, 2016

    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.

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall and stair halls --all stairs

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system front north front center and front south rooms 3rd story apt 2--gas heaters

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass of door vestibule to 1st story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing cover of wall switch 2nd story pubilc hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bulkhead

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine old wood etc--1st story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture vestibule at 1st story

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing bulb of ceiling fixture at 2nd story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls 2nd story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at skylight 3rd story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture 3rd story apt 2-- foyer and northeast room

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture bathroom 3rd story apt 2

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall and ceiling all stories public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing skylight 3rd story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all stories public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective stair balusters 1st to 2nd story public hall stairs

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters of stairway 1st to 2nd story stairway

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling vestibule

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling fixtrure 2nd story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide temporary sealing entrance doors and all windows-- fire damage

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls of bulkhead 3rd story public hall to roof

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash 2nd story public hall

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • 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
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jan 13, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Haz

    Jan 12, 1995

    Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 3, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 29, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Apr 12, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 7, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 5, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 5, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 8, 1990

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 15, 1990

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 3, 1990

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 9, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 2, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 17, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 17, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 26, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activies contrary to mayors emergency executive order 120 & subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governors executive order 202.34 & subsequent orde

    Jul 28, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    There is a closable louver on the required combustion air to the boiler room with two draft hood hot water heaters in use; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Dec 31, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. noted: installed business canopy made of metal pipes & fabric approx 5'x8' covering the sidewalk. business canopy rear"beauty bar". remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal

    Feb 11, 2017 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior and interior of building. partial collapse of building west wall. approx 200 square feet of roof is missing. all windows throughout broken cornice at rear west

    Mar 14, 1994

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk sehd does not meet building code specifications sidewalk shed does not extend the entire length of property line. shed is short apporx 10 feet at the northwest end of building. also no lightin

    Oct 27, 1993

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. portion of west exterior brick wall has collapsed also sagging floor beams. remedy: maintain entire building as per dept records.

    Oct 27, 1993

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall portion of the west wall and roof appox 200 square feet is missing windows throughout broken cornice of western end. remedy: provide immediate overhead protectio

    Jun 3, 1993

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is:portion of the west bearing brick wall apporx. 200 sq. ft. missing at 2nd floor and third floor. 2.loose brick work and wood cornice at north west section

    Aug 5, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. 8 foot chain link fence erected on west and south sides of premises. remedy:obtain permit.

    Aug 5, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work alt notedwire fence with razor barreb wire on top constructed at premises west and south sidewalk decreasing same sidewalks. remedy: conform to appro

    Nov 8, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects is portion of west bearing brickwork approximately 200 square feet missing at second and third story noth section remedyfile plans obtain a permit provide side

    Aug 15, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is windows missing at entire west and south wall second and third story roof missing windows remedy replace missing windows remedy file plans obtain a permit

    Aug 15, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work wihtout a permit work noted wire fence with razor barber wire ribbon ontop constructed at premises outh and west side walk approximately 8 feet hig remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises

    Aug 15, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No sidewalk shed provided at west side of premises as required. remedy: provide sidewalk shed at west side of premises.

    Mar 19, 1990 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Side walk shed does not meet bldg code specification. no lights. remedy: provide lights at sidewalk shed.

    Feb 28, 1990 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk does not meet buidling code specifications. no lights, side towards building not sealed. remedy: sealed entire side towards builiding.

    Nov 16, 1989 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. vertical crack at east parapet brickwall northeast corner. cracked loose and missing poricks at north parapet wall.

    Nov 16, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. portion of west bearing brick wall approximately 200 square feet missing at the second and third story north section.

    Nov 16, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications. remedy: provide lights at underside of sidewalk shed and sealed side towards building.

    Oct 18, 1989 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. portion of west bearing brickwall approximately 200 squqare feet missing at the second and third story section.

    Oct 17, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. verticle crack at east parapet brick wall north east corner. remedy: provide asequate protection on roof of north adjoining building.

    Oct 17, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. remedy: provide protection at north adjoining building roof and repair defective parapet wall.

    Jun 8, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior buidling wall. portion of the west bearing brickwall approx. 200 feet missing.

    Jun 2, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 24, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 24, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 24, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    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 (S5)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
9,000 ft²
Lot area
3,030 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
962 / 1
Assessed value
$1,574,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #377295, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 249 5 Avenue

Who owns 249 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fac Renaissance Housing Development Fund Corp..

Does 249 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 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 249 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 5 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.