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5 Debevoise Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03119-0036Map

Owner of record: Debevoise Office Realty Corp

5 Debevoise Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Debevoise Office Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2024. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 53

  • 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 25, 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of metal gate on 3rd story balcony at north stack (rear of building)

    Jul 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal ladder at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood, sheet rock, bags of concrete and household items at cellar

    Jul 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide access to the roof from the top story of the public hall as part of the primary means of egress , 4th story

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window air conditioning units installed without support brackets at the building front, 2nd story

    Apr 2, 2018

    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

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing scuttle opening and metal ladder to the roof at the public hall , 4th story

    Apr 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system entrance door locked cellar.

    Aug 14, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 3 sty south apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Aug 14, 1994 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty south apt 4r cabrera. , section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated installed 4 sty south apt 4r entrance door. , section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 3 sty west apt 3lbathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1986 · Apt 3LBATH

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty west apt 3l bathroom & kitchen er1. located at apt 3l

    Aug 28, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 sty west apt 3l bathroom er1. located at apt 3l

    Aug 28, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty west apt 31. located at apt 31

    Aug 28, 1986 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Aug 28, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east apt 3r cabarra. , section '' ''

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4 sty east apt 4r kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 4r

    Dec 5, 1985 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.

    Dec 5, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked cellar door 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 5, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures sink & wash basin 2 sty rear west apt kitchen & bathroom er1.

    Nov 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide seal of one-hour fire retarding material for transoms over all door openings to public hall from 4 sty west apt.

    Sep 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty west apt.

    Sep 6, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide seal of one-hour fire retarding material for transoms over all door openings to public hall from 4 sty east apt.

    Sep 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty east apt.

    Sep 6, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty east apt.

    Sep 6, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove unlawful wood or metal louvred or screen doors and assemblies from entrance to 2 sty east apt.

    Sep 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 23, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at 4th fl observed(scuttle)opening sealed off & removed ladded for scuttle opening from public hallway. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Apr 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: file with this department and obtain permit if feasible, or restore to original condition.

    Feb 23, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
6,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3119 / 36
Assessed value
$665,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365341, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 5 Debevoise Street

Who owns 5 Debevoise Street?

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

Does 5 Debevoise Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 Debevoise 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 5 Debevoise Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5 Debevoise Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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