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
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 · 47
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Sep 13, 2019
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective intercome bell/buzzer system
Nov 17, 2006
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 17, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to bldg
Oct 5, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to boiler room cellar
Oct 5, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 1 sty public hall.
Oct 5, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range 1 sty public hall.
Oct 5, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 cellar thru out.
Oct 5, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood handrail 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Oct 5, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.