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385 South 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02451-0030Map

Owner of record: Bersam Realty Corp

385 South 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bersam Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on November 7, 2022. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
74
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 7, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 100% of the building's 7 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 74

  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor surface, in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ( missing ) located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling all story at public hall

    Aug 20, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 4 sty public hall

    May 21, 1997

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 and 4 sty building rear

    May 21, 1997

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

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty east apt 3r , section '' ''

    Jan 21, 1994 · Apt 3R

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty west apt 1r rivera located at apt 1r

    Nov 17, 1993 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling front room 2 sty east apt 2l , section '' ''

    Nov 17, 1993 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall private hall 2 sty east apt 2l , section '' ''

    Nov 17, 1993 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 1 sty west apt 1r located at apt 1r

    Nov 17, 1993 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty south apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceilings thru out 3 sty southe apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 3R

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door jamb rear entrance 3 sty south apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 3R

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles bathroom 3 sty south apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 3R

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

    Refit door entrance rear to 3 sty south apt alfredo.

    Oct 12, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty south apt 3r alfredo. located at apt 3r

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 3R

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 3 sty south apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Oct 12, 1993 · Apt 3R

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

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty south apt 2r located at apt 2r

    May 31, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty north apt 2l located at apt 2l

    May 31, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    May 31, 1991 · Apt 3R

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective north wall rear room 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    May 31, 1991 · Apt 3R

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

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    May 31, 1991 · Apt 3R

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty south apt 3r alferedo , section '' ''

    May 31, 1991 · Apt 3R

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

    Refit door entrance 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling private hall closet 2 sty west apt 2l located at apt 2l

    Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting cellar rear.

    Sep 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 4 sty east apt 4r. located at apt 4r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty west apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty east apt 4r. located at apt 4r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 4 sty east apt 4r bathroom. located at apt 4r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition thccrear yard.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle entrance bldg from street.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 4 sty public hall.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling closet 2 sty west apt 2l private hall. located at apt 2l

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile walls 3 sty west apt 3l bathroom. located at apt 3l

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1 sty east apt 1r northwest room. located at apt 1r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty east apt 1r northeast room. located at apt 1r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 1 sty east apt 1r kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 1r

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 3, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 14, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: stucco cracked & loose at east parapet wall. also mortar joints eroded front to rear ewall. remedy: remove & repair stucco & mortar joints of brickwork.

    Aug 3, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: approx 7(2"x8") wood joists at variouslocations at cellar rotting and broken. and 1 wood girder (approx 6x6x20) insert damaged at boiler room. remedy: obtain permits.

    Nov 14, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.(defect is) 1)hole in ceiling and exposed floor joists front room apt i-r. 2)hole in kitchen wall and cracked and defective plaster on same, apt. 2-r. 3)cracked + loose plaster in bedroom

    Feb 13, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. floor sagging approx 3' toward center steps at hallway throughout premises.

    Jun 15, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 25, 2008 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2L

    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
7
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,335 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2451 / 30
Assessed value
$694,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357659, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 385 South 5 Street

Who owns 385 South 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bersam Realty Corp.

Does 385 South 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.

Is 385 South 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 385 South 5 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 385 South 5 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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