5505 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0049Map
Owner of record: Monica Bembridge Irrevocable Living Trus T
5505 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 Monica Bembridge Irrevocable Living Trus T. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2020. 15 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 15
- ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 17, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 13, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 13, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 13, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in - bathtub bathroom 2nd sty. front apt.
Jan 16, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective - and make operable front windows 2nd sty. front apt,
Jan 16, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - ceiling of 2nd sty. public hall.
Jan 16, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - ceilings of all rooms 2nd sty. front apt.
Jan 16, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires north wall in the kitchen located at apt b-2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt B-2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet north wall in the kitchen located at apt b-2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt B-2
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electirc wires cieling in the 1st room from north located at apt b-2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt B-2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sashes of windows in the entire apartment located at apt b-2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt B-2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture to north wall in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt B2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose stationary ladder to scuttle opening at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt b-2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt B-2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 6, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 31, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at 1st floor unprotected/exposed electrical wiring exit passageway to back of the building partially obstructed by cement. at cellar level boiler room door not self closing and ma
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed at cellar level installed full height partition and created multiple rooms no premises found on dob records for this work. remedy: obtain permit.
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed installed at 1st floor gas fired cooking equipment with related gas piping. job #b00425367 filed for this work but no permit issued. vacate 1st floor. remedy: obtain permit.
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34940227x issued on 1/21/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Mar 22, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. noted: at ground floor eating & drinking d/b/a 'monique's affaire' exposed wiring from light fixtures not properly secured to ceiling;pool table dead
Jan 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. glass block and plywood dfo booth created a 1 sty rear w/o approval and permits remedy:obtain approvals and required if feasible or restore portion of 1sty rear to prior legal condition
Apr 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 1, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 14, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Feb 14, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt D1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - General
Floor
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - General
Windows
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - General
Windows
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt B-2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt B-2
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
- 1,822 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 49
- Assessed value
- $43,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 5505 Church Avenue
Who owns 5505 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Monica Bembridge Irrevocable Living Trus T.
Does 5505 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 5505 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 5505 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5505 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.