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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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 28, 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls all stories at public hall

    Nov 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing scuttle cover at roof over 3 story at public hall

    Nov 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall

    Nov 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceilings all stories at public hall

    Nov 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling, 1st and 2nd story public hall.

    Nov 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling bathroom , 3rd story public hall.

    Jul 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak bathroom, 3rd story public hall.

    Jul 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling bathroom, 3rd story public hall.

    Jul 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials, 1st story public hall.

    Jul 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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

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.