5509 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0047Map
Owner of record: Shirley Vincent, Trustee
5509 Church Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Shirley Vincent, Trustee. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 12
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jan 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water tat all hot water fixtutes exceeding hot water temp.130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline under sink at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen and bathroom at cellar
Oct 19, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible ,, at cellar
Oct 19, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key-operated double cylinder lock to metal gate at entrance door to building. , 1st story
Oct 19, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupany contrary to that allowed by cfo & dept of bldgs records class"a" apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rooms kitchen sink and gas range present also 3pc bathroom with water closet washbasin
Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: in basement five room sheet rock parittions wall's corridor noted. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible orrestore to prior legal use and or condition.
Feb 10, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 16, 2011 · Apt BSMNT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,660 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,830 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 47
- Assessed value
- $43,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824659, last renewed Jul 9, 2024.
Questions about 5509 Church Avenue
Who owns 5509 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shirley Vincent, Trustee.
Does 5509 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 5509 Church Avenue 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 5509 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5509 Church Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.