5218 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04700-0008Map

5218 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 5218 Church Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 62
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 18

What to know

Concern

5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 62

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
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at all window recesses at north wall and the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all window recesses at north wall and the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
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
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 9, 2024
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.
Mar 21, 2023
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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out

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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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 7, 2022
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cyclinder lock at entrance door in vestibule , 1st story
Mar 15, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold & mildow west wall 30 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing dennis philp in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 8, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit bottom window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st living room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector mr. dennis ( inoperative) in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective tilt clips in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

Non-hazardous
Failed to provide access no key at location for boiler room.
Oct 30, 1999
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Doors
Apr 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
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: 3
Residential units: 5
Building area: 5,280 ft²
Lot area: 1,904 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 4700 / 8
Assessed value: $355,050
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #324151, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 5218 Church Avenue

Who owns 5218 Church Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5218 Church Avenue LLC.

Does 5218 Church Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 5218 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 5218 Church Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5218 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.