221 East 5 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05328-0079Map
Owner of record: 221 East 5th Street LLC
221 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 221 East 5th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2024. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 55
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall , 1st story
May 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household plant and items at public hall, 4th story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathtub reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective 1 st entrance door jamb frame from west at north in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of protruding screws on entrance door hinges at north in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2021 · Apt 1
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide support brackets on window sills at protruding air conditioning units on 2nd and 3rd stories at building front
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gaskets at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub spout in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and plant pots at public hall, 4th story
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Mar 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling walls and all trims in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at eastsouth corner in the 1st room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall under sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at west section in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window frame in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement steps building front at fire passage way
Apr 23, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 23, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 10
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 12,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5328 / 79
- Assessed value
- $544,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340926, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 221 East 5 Street
Who owns 221 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 East 5th Street LLC.
Does 221 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 East 5 Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.