487 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01023-0005Map
Owner of record: 487 5th LLC
487 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 487 5th LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 50
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 56
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at basement
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building materials and household effects throughout at cellar
Feb 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at walls and ceiling throughout at cellar
Feb 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Feb 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover to roof stuck shut cause unknown. , 4th story
Apr 24, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and staple arranged for padlock use at scuttle cover to roof. , 4th story
Apr 24, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak 0ver ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. at public hall, 4th story
Oct 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at east
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 10, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 10, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods fire escape at rear of building
Jul 3, 2006
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 200 watts required fixture present light not on
Oct 2, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor opened creating stairs rear store cellar northeast.
Sep 18, 1987
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 16
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately,obtain a permit
Aug 18, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to sign off job as required by department of buildings(dob). dob record shows that work under job #321079710, #320760949, #320166672, 320214175 not signed off, permits expired.28-116.4; 28-116.4, comply
Jul 23, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement. noted: excessive construction debris at rear yard- pile of contractor's plastic debris bags, loose 2x4, misc construction debris approx. 15 ft
Oct 8, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at rear yard of building,excessive construction debris in the rear of the building. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close
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- General
Mold
Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Mold
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 13, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,224 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,499 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1023 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,424,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314580, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 487 5 Avenue
Who owns 487 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 487 5th LLC.
Does 487 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 487 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 487 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 487 5 Avenue?
It has 6 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.