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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 68
- 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 26, 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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 16, 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 20, 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 29, 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 7, 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 8, 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 8, 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 1, 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 1, 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 16, 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 16, 2021
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 4th story, apartment at south
Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - 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 vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 9, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.