179 East 5 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05319-0048Map
Owner of record: Kisnasamy Family Irrevocable Trust
179 East 5 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Kisnasamy Family Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on March 3, 2026. 5 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum operating temperature of 130 f in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock install at the building 's entrance door , 1st story
Feb 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 1
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 14, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Aug 14, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jul 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jul 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,867 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,958 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5319 / 48
- Assessed value
- $143,520
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 179 East 5 Street
Who owns 179 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kisnasamy Family Irrevocable Trust.
Does 179 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 179 East 5 Street 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 179 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 179 East 5 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.