495 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01023-0001Map
Owner of record: Metropolitan Management
495 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 12 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Metropolitan Management. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2025. 1 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 83
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
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 · 34
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire proof door at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire proof door at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to stair case at public hall, 2nd story, section ''north''
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to stair case at public hall, 3rd story, section ''north''
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in utility closet, 3rd from east at south at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at utility closet, 3rd from east at south at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain with padlock installed at metal gate leading to street, obstructing egress at east yard
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at utility closet, 3rd from east at south at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to building , 1st story
Mar 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***
Aug 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at ceiling and north wall / 1 square feet / in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling approx.2 sq ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 ***minimum 100 watts required****
Nov 30, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window frame at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 20, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 20, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 10, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work provide approved plans
Feb 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2045
Aug 9, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2045
Aug 9, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2045
Aug 9, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2045
Jul 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3f1825
Jul 20, 2000
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed expo 2(left),3(back) &4(right) 1-3 floor & parapet vertical, horizontal cracks & deteriorated bricks throughout creating haz
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. notes: at the time of my inspection of the construction work of a 3 story building(1st floor) i observed inadequate housekeeping. there were countless tripping hazards
Oct 2, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
1st offence. occupancy contrary to dept records. sidewalk of exposure #4 along 12th st is occupied by metal enclosure (photos) approx size 5'x50' no record of permits having been issued to approve this occupanc
Apr 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.work noted in that @ side of bldg exposure#4 metal extension & enclosure was constructed & added to existing bldg.approx size 5ft x50ft all work done w/o approvals & permits.rem:obtain approva
Aug 15, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83r11,39q06,39##,66p16,33p16,84#05. 83-r-device illegally removed with out permit replace all parts restore device to service 39## machine idler sheave suspended over plywood.hazard 84# file application obtain
Jun 15, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted cofo # 59330 indicates cellar sales boiler room 1,2,3 fl sales room entire bldg to be occupied as furniture store presently 1st fl is occ
Sep 16, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired permit interior alteration of commercial space into residential area partitions erected studs and tracks installed bx cables and plumb fixtures work being done job #301266596-01-az
May 7, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired permit sidewalk shed erected under permit #301286025-01eq-sh issued 01-03-02 to 04-19-02 has n ow expired sidewalk shed is mounted on the west wall of premesis remedy renew permit
May 7, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. hazardous. defect is: at south side of buildin cynder blocks and bricks being install at second story withut any sidewalk protection. stop all work. make site safe. call d.o.b. at (718) 802-368
Jan 28, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit note: the entire 2nd and 3rd stories is being frame with metal studs and tracks, new metal doors instlled, wood joists and metal stairs installed and masonry work being done at front (west). s
Jan 28, 2002
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalk and walkways during construction operations. hazardous defects is : no sidewalk shed or fence erected at south side of building for exterior masonry construct
Jan 28, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specification. hazardous defect is sidewalk shed erected at west side of building without any under lighting. remedy: conform shed to building code specifications.
Jan 28, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x, 75u, 46h, 36m. 973 restore to service so a full inspection canbe made.
Nov 3, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x 15i 15 renew damaged shaftway door at street level hazardous condition file application for new doors
Aug 30, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt X
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Floor
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 15, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 15, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Doors
Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 13,272 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,322 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1023 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,201,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379477, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 495 5 Avenue
Who owns 495 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Metropolitan Management.
Does 495 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 495 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 495 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 495 5 Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.