5 Spencer Court
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01778-0035Map
Owner of record: 5 Spencer Realty LLC
5 Spencer Court is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 5 Spencer Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 3 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 82
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 32
- 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 18, 2025
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 25, 2024
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 11, 2024
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 17, 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 4, 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of disused stove at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling,north,east and west walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling,south and west walls in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2005
Open — Not complied with - 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 1d, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperable light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at north, east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Aug 17, 2002
Open — Not complied with - 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
Aug 17, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 17, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 13, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 13, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Floor
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Windows
Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 25, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Locks
Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Locks
Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Floor
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 7,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,016 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1778 / 35
- Assessed value
- $332,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307617, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.
Questions about 5 Spencer Court
Who owns 5 Spencer Court?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5 Spencer Realty LLC.
Does 5 Spencer Court have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 5 Spencer Court rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5 Spencer Court built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5 Spencer Court?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.