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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
2
About 67% of the building's 3 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 96

  • 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 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye clasp holding vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 information at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 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 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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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
  • 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.

    Dec 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at boiler room

    Oct 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***

    Jul 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jul 23, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Feb 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective

    Sep 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Aug 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at lobby, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2008

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock device at vestibule door, 1st story public hall

    Dec 15, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at 1st story public hall vestibule

    Dec 15, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall , 4th story

    Dec 7, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.