388 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00993-0035Map
Owner of record: Victory Holding Corporation
388 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Victory Holding Corporation. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 19 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 33
- HPD complaints
- 25
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- 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 28, 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doorbell at street entrance for the unit located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/ or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster the walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires on the walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixtures and wall outlets throughout located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor tiles throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceilings all stories at public hall
Nov 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls all stories at public hall
Nov 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing scuttle cover at roof over 3 story at public hall
Nov 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall
Nov 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboards throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceilings all stories at public hall
Nov 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling, 1st and 2nd story public hall.
Nov 20, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Nov 20, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling bathroom , 3rd story public hall.
Jul 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak bathroom, 3rd story public hall.
Jul 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling bathroom, 3rd story public hall.
Jul 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials, 1st story public hall.
Jul 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings, all stories public hall.
Jul 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- 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 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 14, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 33
- Class - 2
Observed active jobsite with vertical enlargement done & wood joist replace & installed throughout. upon review of provided approved plans, the jobsite work is out of sequence. horizontal enlargement is to take
Dec 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
1704.1.2 tr1 special inspections- observed wood joist & wood beam replacements/installation throughout jobsite. upon reviewing department records no special inspections for tr1's are submitted on bis/dob now. s
Dec 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
3301.1.2 fire code- observed active jobsite w/out any fire extinguishers onsite. jobsite consist of wooden joist & members, combustible materials/debris throughout & exposed electrical wiring. on 4th floor plas
Dec 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
3301.1.1 responsibility for safety- observed no protection provided for adjacent properties at exposure 2 & 4 rear yard exposure 3 of the jobsite. no roof protection, over head protection & window protection pr
Dec 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
3301.5 unsafe conditions- observed active jobsite with new wood floor frames installed with wooden joist throughout. no straps provided for blocking of joist & no shoring provided throughout floors to withstand
Dec 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Observed active jobsite w/ multiple unsafe/violating conditions consisting of jobsite w/out fire extinguishers, work not conforming to approved plans, no protection provided for adjacent properties and others.
Dec 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Gc failed maintain sidewalk shed in safe matter at exposure #1 as per plans. this condition presents possible dislodgement hazards due to lack of crossing braces to secure upright members for stability for the
Dec 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Gc failed to provide site safety plan, daily log & daily inspection for the sidewalk shed at exposure #1 upon request. this condition is a clear violation that is not in compliance with the building code.provid
Dec 17, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed at exp#1 of the jobsite. upon review of department records, it was observed that sidewalk shed permit # b00236822-i1-sh has expired on 07/03/2024 and has not been renewed.for sidewalk she
Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed at exp#1 installed not as per code. missing lighting fixtures on underside of the sidewalk shed. also sidewalk shed extended more than 5 feet onto adjoining property at exp#2 and exp#4 an
Jul 22, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Debris netting - observed supported pipe scaffold at exp #1 installed not as per code. supported pipe scaffold has inadequate debris netting. debris netting is loose and not covering entire scaffold. this condi
Jul 22, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1. upon review of department records, it was observed that sidewalk shed permit has expired on 02/21/2020 and has not been renewed. permit b00236822-i1-sh
Jul 22, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed supported pipe scaffold, over 40 feet in height, installed at exp#1 on top of a sidewalk shed. upon review of department records it was observed that no permit has been issu
Jul 22, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment-sidewalk shed.observed sidewalk shed erected at exp1 along fifth ave with no active permit posted
Apr 14, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35477436r issued on 11-17-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain b
Mar 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note: at the time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place. upon my inspection i observed the shed was not extended 5ft as require to safeguard pe
Jan 26, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment.note:at time of my inspection i observed a supported scaffold of about 46 feet height above ground
Jan 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.note:at time of my inspection,i observed a sidewalk shed in place at exposure#1,i observed that a part of the shed parapet in dismantled from the shed and
Jan 12, 2021 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
3314.1 supported scaffold does not meet code specifications.note:at time of my inspection,i observed a supported scaffold of about 46 feet at exposure#1,i observed also that the scaffold does not comply with co
Jan 12, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit.noted:at 3rd floor level installed rough plumbingfor water & waste lines (1)toilet, sink,shower body residential sink.installed new rough piping for gas line.installed new rough plumbing fo
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file a required tenant protection plan. note;active/in progress construction at property associated w/ a vertical enlargement of (3)story building to add (2)additional stories w/o permits. new framin
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post safe construction bill of rights. noted;on going vertical and horizontal enlargement at property consisting ofnew framing,new electrical wiring,new plumbing at 3rd&4th floors w/o p
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept prior to commencement of work that requirestenant protection plan. noted;active work being performed throughout associated w/ a vertical&horizontal enlargement of building. gut renova
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required noted:at exp. 3 no overhead protection provided for 1st floor store existing construction present of vertical & horizontal enlargement of existing(3)story buildin
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Bc-3303.10.1 failure to comply w/ tenant protection requirements. noted;essential services disrupted specifically heat and hot water as a result of work being performed throughout associated w/ a vertical/horiz
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted;all interior walls&floors removed at the 3rd fl level. all wood members supporting roof(joists&rafters) removed. unsafe&unapproved vertical&horizon
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
28-104.8.4 failure to provide tenant protection plan. note;active on going construction at property associated w/ a vertical enlargement of (3)story building to add 2 additional stories w/o permits. new framing
Nov 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted;fire rating compromised throughout occupied bldg due to active horizontal enlargement in progress w/o permits. entire 3rd fl gutted and new 4th fl ad
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit.noted;at 3rd floor level removed all interior walls(full demo)removed supporting roof wood members(roof joist).erected new wood frame and brick creating vertical and horizontal enlargement o
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit.noted;at 3rd floor level installed new electrical wiring for lights switches and outlets.installed new electrical panel with breakers.approx.50% of work completed.stop all work except to mak
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sws permit expired observed a sws installed with an expired permit.rem: renew permit.
Aug 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,51,32a,b,15,16,4a,19b,10a,b,38,50a,b,c,36. 50a- flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50b- exposed wood beams in boiler room. 50c- flue pipe needs support.
Feb 18, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: noted: wall cracked and paint peeling onall floors in hallways. hole in ceiling on 3rd floor approx. 6'inch by 12'inch. hand railings and banisters covered with unpainted sheetrock
Jan 20, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 11, 2011 · Apt GROND
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 10, 2006 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 10, 2006 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt GRDFL
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 18, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,258 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,037 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 993 / 35
- Assessed value
- $145,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821904, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 388 5 Avenue
Who owns 388 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Victory Holding Corporation.
Does 388 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 388 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 388 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 388 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.