555 East 5 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05374-0057Map
Owner of record: Rdj Housing LLC
555 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rdj Housing LLC. HPD has recorded 441 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 441
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 430
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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 441
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scolding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from main intercom system at building entrance to intercom system at north wall in the foyer located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to north yard at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at building rear at fire escape, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 6, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of freestanding radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at south, the private hallway located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B2
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department closet door at north wall in the foyer located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the foyer located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
Jan 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at east entrance door to yard , at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at the intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the north entrance to yard , at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, vestibule door , east wall, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at, south wall , at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover ,at west wall , in the kitchen located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the, ceiling and, west wall, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at, ceiling and, west wall, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt B2
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 16, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approx. 60 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exp#1 to safeguard public & property
Aug 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons 35679509y., file a certificate of correction
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
At time of inspection, observed failure to maintain in apartment b2. paint and plaster falling down in bathroom and kitchen areas, with major cracks throughout walls and ceiling creating hazard condition for te
Jan 27, 2026 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection - exposure 4 fire passageway from rear fire escape observed blocked by excessive garbage & containers. see violations 39140076y & 35
Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed egress obstructed by garbage and exit to street padlocked., repair and/replace; romove obstructions.
Mar 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at rightside exit passageway from the rear premises has been obstructed by garbage bags blocking the egress of fire escape; at front premises fire e
Aug 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building(s) walls or appurtenances. noted: passageway at front fire escape obstructed by planters pots obstructing the egress for the 4th floor. at 2nd and 3rd floor noted ac windows units i
Aug 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: observed at front of bldg bricks loose & mortar loose from joints between bricks. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Oct 7, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building, exposure one brick exterior has loose mortar joints and bricks fallen to ground level that becomes a hazardous condition., maintain exterior building wall; provide 50 ln. ft. at e
Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,7,10,12,15,4,21b,12. b254 correct all listed violation and submit certificate of correction.
Mar 27, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway at fire exit passageway (right sie) several garbage cans & loose debris obstructing egress required from rear fire escapes. as noted in previous ecb nov#34921605k
Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway @ fire exit passageway (right side)several garbage cans & loose debris obstructing egress required for evacuees from (3) rear fire escapes.rem:provide unobstruct
Aug 16, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway @ fiire exit passageway(rightside)several garbage cans obstructing egress required for evacuees from (2)rear fire escapes.rem:provide unobstructed egress passgew
Apr 9, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.note:1 step from top street level is broken section of concrete work missing.step in disrepair creating a tripping hazard @ front of bldg right side leading to bs
Mar 22, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway @ fire exit passageway(right side) several garbage cans obstructing egress for fire evacuees. prior nov 34874363j issued 9/28/10 remedy: provide unobstructed exit
Jan 15, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,38,34a,15,16. 50a- pipe safety valve upright. 50b- flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50c- ripple corroded and leaking. 50d- boiler room not a storage room.
Nov 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:side exit passageway leading from rear & rightside firescape of 4 story bldg.obstructedfully by multy garbage containers/cans & other debris/obstructions.thi
Sep 28, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: rear and right side external brick walls exhibits several minor cracks and deteriorated brick joint. observed at rear wall 2' long x up to 1/4" wide crack
Sep 28, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
38,34a,15,16,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f-50a check valve on feed water line,50b pipe safety or relief valve upright,50c no rating plate on boiler,50d nipple corroded & leaking from boiler to low water cut off fitti
Apr 26, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: steps leading to basement from street are defective,on even & broken concrete creating a trip hazard condition. note: rear of building 2nd means of
Apr 12, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4b/25a 3b/25b 32a/50b 50c 34a/50d 50e 51/50f 50g 50a/50h 50i 50j (50a) fumes carbon monoxide 600 ppm and climing. (50b) boiler section need to be sealed fire excaping (50c) pipe safety or relief valve up right
Feb 18, 2006 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt D5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt C2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt A5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt C2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt B2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 16,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5374 / 57
- Assessed value
- $592,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340760, last renewed Dec 11, 2025.
Questions about 555 East 5 Street
Who owns 555 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rdj Housing LLC.
Does 555 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 441 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 555 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 East 5 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.