5a Somers Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01538-0070Map
Owner of record: The Theresa A. Bodee Family Trust
5a Somers Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Theresa A. Bodee Family Trust. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 32
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 77
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall
Aug 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall
Aug 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 5, 2026
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance
Dec 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at entrance door to building
Dec 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 6 balusters at balstrade at handrail at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 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.
Mar 24, 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 14, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 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.
Apr 13, 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 13, 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.
Oct 19, 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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash; counter balance at second window from east at south wall at 4th room from north at west, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash; counter balance at window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash; counter balance at first window from east at south wall at 4th room from north at west, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer / intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newel post at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 28, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 28, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2017
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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,496 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,480 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1538 / 70
- Assessed value
- $66,060
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365793, last renewed Jul 23, 2024.
Questions about 5a Somers Street
Who owns 5a Somers Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Theresa A. Bodee Family Trust.
Does 5a Somers Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 5a Somers Street 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 5a Somers Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5a Somers Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.