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
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 · 45
- 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.
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 16, 2024
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.
Nov 9, 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.
Mar 10, 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.
Mar 8, 2022
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.
Mar 8, 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.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 19, 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
Aug 19, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 water closet and exposed pipe for wash basin and shower at cellar
Aug 19, 2020
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.
Nov 8, 2019
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.
Nov 4, 2019
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.
Nov 23, 2016
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.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall and stair halls --all stairs
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass of door vestibule to 1st story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover of wall switch 2nd story pubilc hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bulkhead
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine old wood etc--1st story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture vestibule at 1st story
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing bulb of ceiling fixture at 2nd story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls 2nd story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at skylight 3rd story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture 3rd story apt 2-- foyer and northeast room
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture bathroom 3rd story apt 2
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight 3rd story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all stories public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stair balusters 1st to 2nd story public hall stairs
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters of stairway 1st to 2nd story stairway
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling vestibule
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling fixtrure 2nd story public hall
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary sealing entrance doors and all windows-- fire damage
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.