5501 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0050Map
Owner of record: 5501-209 New Owners INC
5501 Church Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 5501-209 New Owners INC. HPD has recorded 644 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 644
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 191
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 · 644
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of table at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the staires that leading to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit door at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at west at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south, north wall and around entrance door freame in the foyer located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling around heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq feet at ceiling and window frame in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 1, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18066598 issued 03-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at the 2nd window from south at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at the 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, at south wall and at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18011595 issued 14-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper sash 1st window from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash 1st window from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, at south wall and at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash balance in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment entrance door hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash balance in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash balance in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx 12 linear ft of sidewalk shed at front of premises sidewalk shed shall be situated 4 feet in front of 209 east 55 street bldg, and continue northward an additional 8 linear feet in front of the adjacent driveway at 207 east 55 street
Oct 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in placed at exposure #1&2, upon review of the department records it reveal that the sidewalk shed permit has being expired from 01-
Sep 18, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in placed at exposure #1&2 and with the following objection inoperable light bulbs also parapet panels were missing. this creates a h
Sep 18, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1&2 with a expired permit date: 01-17-2023 and with the following objection inoperable light bulbs. this create
Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1&2 did a search in bis which alerted me that sidewalk shed permit as being expires from 01-17-2023. this creat
Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed at exp#1(front of bldg)top of 1st sty section on left side a vertical crack,missing mortar & leaning outward @ the corner previously isued as a class
Dec 4, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed at exp#1(front of bldg)left side 1 sty extension store,corner side top wall,there is a large vertical crack,missing masonry & top section wall
Oct 19, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
At front at building, at left side, 1 story extension has at top of wall, at corner, large vertical crack appears approximately 2' in length., maintain exterior building wall
Aug 4, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. vacate warranted. one way in-same way out. inadequate natural light and venti
Sep 20, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 4A2A
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 19, 2025 · Apt 4ABUIL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 27, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,294 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 50
- Assessed value
- $339,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304663, last renewed Oct 23, 2020.
Questions about 5501 Church Avenue
Who owns 5501 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5501-209 New Owners INC.
Does 5501 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 644 housing violations at this property.
Is 5501 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 5501 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5501 Church Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.