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291 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00970-0004Map

Owner of record: Hernandez, Bryan

291 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hernandez, Bryan. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2019. 15 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 13, 2019

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
1
About 17% 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 · 47

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Sep 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.

    Sep 15, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 5th kitchen from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the 5th kitchen from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, ceiling, east wall, south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective intercome bell/buzzer system

    Nov 17, 2006

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at 1st room from north, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1 sty north and south stores extended reducing occupancy from 8 to 6 apts.

    Oct 12, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plastered wall at cockloft 4 sty pub hall to roof.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring ceiling boiler room cellar

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required bldg front

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing roof at north

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit door entrance to bldg

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls and ceiling meter room 4 sty public hall

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door entrance to boiler room cellar

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of hosuehold items 4 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 & 4 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap cellar front.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring clg cellar center.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster clg cellar thru out.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood handrail 1 to 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable steam radiator 4 sty right apt 4r. , section '' ''

    Mar 4, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 4 sty right apt 4r front room. , section '' ''

    Mar 4, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 rear entrance doors & assembly removed openingunit plaster 2 3 4 sty east west apts.

    Oct 15, 1985

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Plumbing none

    Stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately the borough commissioner intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job # 321801868 due to suspension of license master plumber # 000945

    Jul 12, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, at exposure 1 facade of premises, loose, cracked and spalling masonry below first and fourth windows from exposure 2/left side/north side and above third and fourth windows from exposure

    Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $310

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 4R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
9,404 ft²
Lot area
2,615 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
970 / 4
Assessed value
$1,777,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314214, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.

Questions about 291 5 Avenue

Who owns 291 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hernandez, Bryan.

Does 291 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 291 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 291 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 291 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.