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238 North 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02346-0017Map

Owner of record: Shoko Property LLC

238 North 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Shoko Property LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2024. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 26, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 68

  • 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 26, 2024

    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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3

    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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 11, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    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.

    Mar 24, 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 7, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 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.

    Apr 16, 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 16, 2021

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 23, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective conterbalance, east window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story

    Sep 7, 2002 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover at baseboard heater in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 15, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ; at entire apartment, 1st story, apartment

    Mar 22, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose counter top at sink at kitchen, 1st story, apartment

    Mar 22, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 1st sty apt 1 (tenant john welch0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 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 at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective north window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Feb 9, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective wiring ms. schoepslin in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system at closet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven ply wood floor boards and vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective / mr georei . in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective / ms sullivan in the 1st living room from north located at apt 4, 4th story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to building in the public hall located at public parts 4, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling fire rated at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidennce of water leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 9, 2002

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven plywood floor boards and vinly tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story

    Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Feb 1, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: service equipment -boilers. flrs 1-4 each of the 4 apts. have a boiler that is inproperly vented. the boilers which are more than 8 yrs old are direct vented

    May 30, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit; plumbing. observed and photographed boilers installed on flr 1 and flr 4 and also vent terminations on outside rear wall of bldg, all 4 flrs. no permits exist for these individual boiler

    May 30, 2013

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/50a 4a/50b 19b/50c/36/50d 38/50e 32 (50a) no emergence switch dot side 07 boiler room door. (50b) boiler room fire door missing. (50c) back flow preventor missing. (50d) holes in boiler room walls and

    Dec 20, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/50b 4a/50c 19b/50d 36 32 50a (50a) no emergence switch outside of boiler room door (50b) boiler room fire door missing. (50c) holes in boiler room ceiling and walls. (50d) pipe safety or relief valve

    Dec 20, 2005 · Penalty $1,300

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/50a 38/50b 4a/50c 19b/50d 36/50e 32/50f (50a) no emergence switch outside of boiler room door. (50b) boiler room fire door missing. (50c) holes in boiler room ceiling and walls. 50d) hotwater tanks leaking

    Dec 20, 2005 · Penalty $1,300

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/38 4a/50a 19b/50b 36/50c 32/50d 50a/50e (50a) no emergence switch out side of boiler room door. (50b) boiler room fire door missing. (50c) holes in boiler room ceiling and walls. (50d) pipe safety on relief

    Dec 20, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 2, 2003 · Apt 2

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,232 ft²
Lot area
2,419 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2346 / 17
Assessed value
$1,336,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351848, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 238 North 5 Street

Who owns 238 North 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shoko Property LLC.

Does 238 North 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 North 5 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 238 North 5 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 North 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.