5214 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04700-0006Map
Owner of record: Foyle, Franklyn T
5214 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 Foyle, Franklyn T. HPD has recorded 566 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2021. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 566
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 369
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 · 566
- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at the 2nd story balcony at the north stack, building front
Sep 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the foyer , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at building front
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling at building's north section
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at boiler room
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post
Feb 5, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 3rd, 4th,5th and 6th up from intermediate landing. at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at all stories at public hall
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum 100 watt
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical light fixtures and outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a chain guard in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approx. 5 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room, 1st story
Aug 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell from street building entrance to the box in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system notice missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court yard
Jun 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jun 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at entrance door to room with window to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 24, 1991
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
B265,50a:as per class 2 (b 265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler insp report as per dob records & submit a current (bo-9) report.
Jun 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door to dumbwaiter
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,798 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4700 / 6
- Assessed value
- $319,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331531, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 5214 Church Avenue
Who owns 5214 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Foyle, Franklyn T.
Does 5214 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 566 housing violations at this property.
Is 5214 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 5214 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5214 Church Avenue?
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.