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396 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00993-0039Map

Owner of record: 396 Fifth Avenue, LLC

396 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 396 Fifth Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2023. 22 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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 · 33

  • 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

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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 12, 2018

    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 15, 2017

    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 1, 2016

    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

    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 ***minimum 100 watts required****

    Nov 30, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls of bathroom 2 sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jul 12, 1995 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 2f torres. located at apt 2f

    Jul 12, 1995 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty apt 2f. located at apt 2f

    Jul 12, 1995 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 60 watts 2 sty public hall 25 watts bulb present.

    Jul 12, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling pipe area 3 sty apt 3r rear room. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal ceiling 3 sty apt 3r rear room. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 3 sty apt 3r thru out. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3r castilla. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of jagged porclain bathtub 3 sty apt 3r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 10, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room at cellar.

    Jun 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4 sty public stairway.

    Jun 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door to bldg locked preventing access to bells for apts.

    May 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 24, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner in the taj mahal restaurant on the first floor behind stove used gas flex hose. in cellar under 3 compartment sink used pvc in commercial space. also used p

    Jul 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35229025j issued on 02/18/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstruction of egress. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Apr 29, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at exp#3,at rear 2nd fl level an air conditioner was installed at fire escape window,obstructing egress. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Feb 18, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failue to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: 1)ecb vio#691414cstfka 03/35108053x for failure to provide unobstructed exit-a/c obstructing fire escapes. 2)observed: at rear at 2nd fl level a/c was inst

    Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35108053x issued on 9/14/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Feb 10, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35108053x issued on 09/14/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to provid

    Nov 8, 2014 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of insp. noted : at rear fire escape; fore escape obstructed by air conditioners @ 2nd & 3rd fl. at front fire escape. fire escape obstructed by air cond

    Sep 14, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at roof level (east elevation) exp #4 chimney in disrepair missing brick work & in danger of collapse.also noted @ front facade (south elevation) exp #1 d

    Jul 2, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2003 · 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 (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,400 ft²
Lot area
1,760 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
993 / 39
Assessed value
$1,004,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302440, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 396 5 Avenue

Who owns 396 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 396 Fifth Avenue, LLC.

Does 396 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 396 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 396 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 396 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.