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279 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00970-0010Map

Owner of record: Skywind Properties LLC

279 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Skywind Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 103 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
103
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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
4
About 57% of the building's 7 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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 · 103

  • 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 30, 2026

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    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 3, 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 20, 2023

    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 17, 2023

    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
  • 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 18, 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.

    Feb 18, 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 74thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 74THFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 74thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 74THFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 74thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 74THFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance window lower sash south in the 1st room from north located at apt 74thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 74THFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 17, 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.

    Oct 28, 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. properly brace guard rail with tie rod on 4 sty balcony fire escape at rear

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over northwest room 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 25, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window sill and frame north window northwest room 4 sty apt 4l rosa 834 7538er1 45645 located at apt 4l

    Aug 25, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure metal bracket at return rail 4 sty balcony front

    Aug 23, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around window west room 4 sty west apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 23, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at window west room 4 sty west apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 23, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of building material 4 sty public hall

    Aug 2, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall at intercom kitchen 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash northeast window northwest room 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color soffit at northeast window 4 sty apt 4l northeast room located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the drain kitchen sink 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sash kitchen window 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at radiator foyer 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable return bell building front to 4 sty apt 4l located at apt 4l

    Aug 2, 1999 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle entrance to bathroom 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass insert entrance door 2nd room from north 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture northeast room 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable ceiling light fixture northeast room 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective shut off handle showerbody bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin bathroom 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sash northwest window northwest room 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet west wall kitchen 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable ceiling light fixture kitchen 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective kitchen sink base cabinet 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose kitchen sink faucet 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water kitchen sink 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing light swicth plate cover center east room 3 sty east apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling thru out 3 sty east apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar floor at watercloset bathroom 3 sty east apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window latch windows center east room 3 sty east apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1999 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 14, 1992

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    I observed sidewalk shed in place at exp. #1 with a valid permit date: 09-17-2022, cross bracing protruding into the public area from the sidewalk shed. this creates a hazard for pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

    Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02x10.56y13.29d6.02x 2way communication 40b remove travel and extension cord 47h isolation washer inside drum worn 70b provide permanent outlet for sump pump remeove extension cord leading to machine rm 16i bsm

    May 27, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail maintain bldg in compliant manner; gas water installed in gas meter room as per fgc 401.1.1e.3.(2) in a multiple dwelling,no gas meter,shall be located in any boiler room. hazardous. observed & photographe

    May 11, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection/certification by dob hazardous. observed & photographed gas line water in operation in gas meter room. researched dob records & found not listing,inspection or authori

    May 11, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. noted: at ground floor commercial space partitions removed from interior. metal stud installed at rear. remedy: stop all work immediately make safe, obtain all permits.

    Jan 14, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18a/18b/48b/50a/50b/50c. 50a-provide permanant light in boiler room. 50b-install double wall flu pipe from boiler to chimney base & not to come in contact w/ any piping. 50c-install proper structural support

    Jun 14, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    38/ 50a/ 48a/ 50b/ 2000 fulton 50a position the oil line away fromtouching the boiler 50b. reverse the valves on the bottom blowdown line so that the quick closeing valves is closet to the boiler followed b

    Oct 18, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: a partition has been removed at third story (east) and a nung ceiling at third story (east) apartment without a valid permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible, or restore premises

    May 14, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. partition removed at third story east section hung ceiling constructed at third story east apartment. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal cond.

    Dec 7, 1989 · Penalty $140

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 74THFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2014 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
8,440 ft²
Lot area
2,110 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
970 / 10
Assessed value
$1,476,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302442, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 279 5 Avenue

Who owns 279 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Skywind Properties LLC.

Does 279 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 103 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 5 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 279 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 5 Avenue?

It has 7 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.