481 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01023-0008Map
Owner of record: 481 5th Avenue Associates LLC
481 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 481 5th Avenue Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 96
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 136
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 · 96
- 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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye clasp holding vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Jun 5, 2025
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 information at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2023
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 - 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 9, 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Dec 18, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 18, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 12, 2018
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 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose plaster at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose plaster at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at boiler room
Oct 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding bolt at door in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 9, 2014
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)***
Jul 27, 2013
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 , 100 watts required.
Jul 23, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room in basement locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2011
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, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Feb 28, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective
Sep 23, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane [1 lite] at fire escape lower window sash in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2009 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nail head protruding out of the south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at lobby, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock device at vestibule door, 1st story public hall
Dec 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at 1st story public hall vestibule
Dec 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall , 4th story
Dec 7, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect sidewalk shed approximately 40 linear feet to cover 30 ft of said property with 5 ft extension onto both adjacent buildings to safeguard the public and property
Jul 14, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain. observed cracked & missing stone throughout the facade & ied has been drafted for a sws to protect the public & property. remedy: maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Jul 12, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. atthe time of inspection witnessed on 2nd flr to 3rd 1/2 pex tossing (plastic) for cold line not approved material for domestic cold water.
Feb 23, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 12, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 12, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 12, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 11, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 8, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 6, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 7,224 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,499 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1023 / 8
- Assessed value
- $1,700,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333243, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 481 5 Avenue
Who owns 481 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 481 5th Avenue Associates LLC.
Does 481 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.
Is 481 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 67% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 481 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 481 5 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.