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279 South 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02447-0026Map

Owner of record: Fifth South Properties LLC

279 South 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fifth South Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
91

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 · 17

  • 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 19, 2025

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to building entrance at public hall

    Mar 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at front entrance door to building

    May 3, 2019

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baluster at 2nd sty. public hall satairs, ( 1 ).

    Sep 2, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing locking device at vestibule door to public hall 1 sty

    May 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking device vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    May 14, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply with vacate commissioner's order remedy; comply with vacate order

    Aug 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 22, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Jan 21, 2008

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation # 35407997n issued on 04/29/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. comply with commiss

    Jul 3, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted premises 3-story attached nfp masonry frame occupied building. at the time of inspection,i observed fire escape at rear yard partially obstructed w/ househ

    Apr 29, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by const operations observed smoking within const site in vio of nyc fire code 1404.1 smoking observed at front entrance in cellar work in progress w/

    Sep 2, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtences note: missing stucco, loose brick and crack in the brickwood with openings of appoximately 7/8"observed on the #'s 1,2& 4 (front potion) facades. rem: repair an

    Jun 20, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note: front of the 2ndand 4th facades have developed severe stress cracks along w/ loose bricks loose bulging and missing stucco. stress cracks also observed on

    Dec 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at the exp 1,2,3 there is cracks, loose bricks & stucco in several locations special at rear fire escape of the bldg is rusted in very bad conditio

    Nov 18, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall note front of the 2 & 4 facadeshave developed served stress cracks that extends from the bsmt through to the 1fl lvl spalling & missing mortar & loose brick also observed

    Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the condition cited in nov#34610826x renovation on first floor including electrical and plumbing works and the removal of all partition w/o permit al

    Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defects noted: front of bldg east & west sides large crack lines in brick. east side crack line is vertical & 1/2 inch wide & 10 ft long. west side front corner brick sepe

    Jan 22, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit noted:renovation work done on 1st fl electrical workplumbing work all interior partitions removed extension being added atrear partical excavation in cellar installing steel beams (existing)

    Jan 21, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is staircase from 1st to 2nd floor lenaing to side of wall out of level approx 2, and missing banister, which are also loose and defective thruout. remedy: make all necessary

    May 27, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2447 / 26
Assessed value
$617,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358267, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 279 South 5 Street

Who owns 279 South 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fifth South Properties LLC.

Does 279 South 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 South 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 279 South 5 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 South 5 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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