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525 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01082-0049Map

Owner of record: 525 Fifth St Owners C

525 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 525 Fifth St Owners C. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2026. 25 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 26, 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 2024
1
About 13% of the building's 8 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 · 29

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash glass pane is loose in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of elictrical wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at east in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at 1st widow from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at east in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18957215 issued 26-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all wall and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the private hallway located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window wood frame lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 acoustc drop ceiling in the private hallway located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 acoustic drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioner's order as stated in ecb# 39112124p issued on 04/19/2024 and file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01for electrical work with

    Jun 27, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed all electrical wiring removed in unit 3l on 3rd floor with no permit filed for this work., obtain permit; obtain electrical permit.

    Apr 19, 2024 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed firestopping from ceiling and demizing wall of unit 3l on the 3rd floor removed and not replaced, causing immediate danger to adjacent occupied unit 3r and above occupied unit 4l

    Apr 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2RB2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
9,880 ft²
Lot area
3,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1082 / 49
Assessed value
$3,143,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309652, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 525 5 Street

Who owns 525 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 525 Fifth St Owners C.

Does 525 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 525 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 525 5 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 525 5 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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