272 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00964-0038Map
Owner of record: Rose Gavenda Revocable Trust
272 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rose Gavenda Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 3
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall
Jun 9, 2023
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
Jun 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door from 1st story public hall to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door hinges
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of combustible material includng carboard boxes at cellar
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 2, 2023
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
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder facing downward onto ground at fire escape, building rear at fire escape
Jun 2, 2023
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.
Mar 17, 2023
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.
Feb 18, 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14390453 issued 14-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
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 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 - 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 28, 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.
Oct 12, 2018
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 1, 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar front.
Mar 31, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule public hall.
Mar 31, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 1 & 4 stys pub halls.
Mar 31, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar ceiling center & rear cellar.
Mar 31, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Mar 31, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the public hall all stys rubbish.
Mar 31, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar rear.
Mar 31, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Mar 31, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles 3 sty public hall.
Mar 31, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling boiler room cellar.
Mar 31, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys.
Mar 31, 1988
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sws
May 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 10, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35244179h issued on 05/10/17 and to file a certificate of c rrection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commission
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain in a code compliant manner.approx.4'linear foot of 1"x3" wood trim is missing at the bottom of the cornice at roof level on the east exterior wall creating a potential for injury.rem:provide
May 10, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,820 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 964 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,395,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348074, last renewed Jan 9, 2026.
Questions about 272 5 Avenue
Who owns 272 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rose Gavenda Revocable Trust.
Does 272 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 272 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 272 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 272 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.