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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
11
About 92% of the building's 12 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall , 1st story

    May 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household plant and items at public hall, 4th story

    May 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and plant pots at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement steps building front at fire passage way

    Apr 23, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 23, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.