509 5 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01029-0004Map

509 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. The owner of record is 509 Fifth Associates. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 79
ECB violations: 24
HPD complaints: 13

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 79

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 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 24

Class - 2
Work without a permit cab was installed without filing and obtaining a permit from nycdob. file and obtain a permit for new cab installation with the dob.
Mar 23, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
Mar 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
C/u 59x10,c/u 42n10,8e10,29q3,39y2,67x10,56y13,42n10,58e10,100x10,61t11,71x10,56q6,56y7,45q3,19m7,100t7,42q3. 59x10 machine brake is inoperative(brake sleeve was sticking out of the coil);42n10 fuse #6 was jump
Jan 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
74e10,21d6,80m7,16q3,16e10,67x10,55u7,56y2,37x10.74e10 counterweight is making noise(when car is running);21d6 2,l,3 floors;16q3 holes(l,b floors)16e10 l"(lobby)door is getting stuck in oepn position.67x10.em p
Jan 2, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. installation of 1 generator,transfer switch on the roof w/o a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Mar 30, 2016 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Class - 1
16b11,14j01,53k11,53b14,71x10,70m07,42g11,10h11,10j01,61g11,76m07,40r09,69m07,40m07,40b07,76b07. rotavele elevator inc license no 445-001,submitted a notarized statement to be used in the dismissal of nov 38220
Apr 14, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
16b11,14j01,53k11,53b14,71x10,70m07,42g11,10h11,10j01,61g11,76m07,40r09,69m07,40b07,76b07. filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement respondent filed a cer
Jan 14, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
16b11,14j01,53k11,53b14,71x10,70m07,42g11,10h11,10j01,61g11,76m07,40r07,69m07,40m07,40b07,76b07,01l10,02l10,41h11,60x10,68b07,17h11,17d06,33m07,56v13,99m07,34b10. 16b-provide designatd lobby braille tags;14j-ad
Jan 14, 2013 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
16r09,16i10,08v01,40r16,40r16,52bb12,11i10,71x10,53o02,76j01,37y02,37m07,14m07,67x10,97x10. 16r,i-bsmt door,g on wrong side,handle damaged;08v-adjust; 52bb-reshackle; 40r-make necessary arrangements to provide
Jan 14, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
16r09,16i10,08v01,40r16,40p16,52bb12. file a certificate of correctionor other related materials containing material false statement respondent filed a certificate of correction in march 5,2012 for nov 38220460
Jan 14, 2013
Resolve

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Class - 1
16r09,16i10,08v01,40r16,40p16,52bb12. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file a certificate of correction pursuant to section 28-204.4 for nov#38220460m.an insp
Jan 14, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
16b11,14j01,53k11,53b14,71x10,70m07,42g11,10h11,10j01,61g11,76m07,40r09,40r09,69m07,40r09,69m07,40m07,40b07,76b07. failure to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file
Jan 14, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
16r09,16i10,08v01,40r16,40p16,52bb12. failure to comply with the commmissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file a certificate of correcton pursuant to section 28-204.2 for nov#38220460m.a
Jan 14, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
37m07,11m07,52b07,53y02,15r09,16x10,40p16,40b07: 37;overhead lock/car station 4fl button. 52;shackle tag/ 53;gov rope clean. 05;grill on b door. 16;handle on b door. 40;access to mr. 40;illegal provide unobstru
Aug 6, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
18m07,02m07,01m07,16r11,14j01,69m07,40m07,56y13,39o02,76m07,42g11,61g11,40r09,39d06,39q03,53k11,53b14,100m07,37y02,39y02: 18;missing fire gibbs. 02;no alarm. 01;stop switch. 16;lobby tags. 14;car mirror. 69;cod
Aug 6, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
16b11,40r09,40m07,61g11,56y13,69m07,40b07,60x10,14o01,37y02,76m07,76b07,70m07,71x10,53b14,53k11,10h11,10j01. 16b- provide "designated lobby"braille tags. 40r- fire phone. 40m- fire extinguisher. 61g- unreadable
Jan 25, 2012
Resolve
Class - 1
100m7,8v1,76m7,72m7,5m7,16r9,16i1041t7,40r9,40b7,42g11,69b11,42d6,61g1140m7,40l7,76b7,58h10,56y13,11m7,11x10,67m7,53y2,53b14,76y2,71m7,39o2,29d6,6q3,34y2. *cease use items 100m,8v- off level flr stops w/missing
Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
01x10.32h11.27m15.29d06.70o2.42d6.56y13.37t7.15h11.cui inoperative in car stop sw 32h worn car shoes 52b expired reshackle tag 52e rubbing sshaft 27m current test tags 29o greenfield 08v adjust fl stops 11x doo
May 7, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
67x10.56y13.68m7.42g11.59e1.98m5.67 restore car communication 56y sealleaks 52m cable guard 44h regroove 56d greenfield 42.61g unreadable fuses 59e adjust pads 17h.d replace secure where needed 98m 5yr tag miss
May 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
84x10,38x10,28i11,26m15,18r07,59x10,60g07,52h11,10m07.84x-car communication inoperative-repair.38x-car top light inoperative.28i-door operator cover damaged-replace & cover operator.26m-current 2/5yr tag missin
Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
08j01,38m07,51bb12,10m07,59x10,55y13,55o02,36t02,36x10,40t07,40w06.08j-adjust floor stops.38m-car top light missing.51bb-expired re-shackle tags.10m-missing car door tabs-install new tabs/gibs.59-motor room lig
Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
17,i, 51f.
Nov 3, 1999
Resolve
Hazardous
54n,35o,50y,53b. main line fuses jumped. device is cease until this item is repiared. you must call 212-312-2740 before returning to service.
Jul 28, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elv. landing sign for freight elv.on floor(3 & bsmtfailure to provide fl. no. sign on every fl. failure to provide letterof id for stair cases and elv.on 3rd fl.&bsmt. failure to provide dura
Dec 27, 1993
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt BLDG
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2008 · Apt 3F
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3R
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3R
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3R
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General
Doors
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3R
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3F
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 3R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 3F
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3R
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 36,686 ft²
Lot area: 7,341 ft²
Zoning: C4-3A
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 1029 / 4
Assessed value: $3,476,700
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 509 5 Avenue

Who owns 509 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 Fifth Associates.

Does 509 5 Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 509 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 509 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.