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
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 · 74
- 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 4 sty public hall
May 21, 1997
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance rear to 3 sty south apt alfredo.
Oct 12, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Sep 27, 1989 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting cellar rear.
Sep 27, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Jun 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.