539 East 5 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05374-0065Map
Owner of record: Israel & Miriam Hazan
539 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Israel & Miriam Hazan. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on January 9, 2026. 35 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose entrance door frame located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mail box at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood treads 3rd and 4th from bottom at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall and ceiling 1st and 2nd story at public hall
Nov 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing doorbell located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ; the north and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ; the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mail box at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door frame in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (mice) located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the side yard at north side building
Sep 18, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system front entrance door to 2nd story apt 2f.
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceilings at south west room, & kitchen, 2nd story apt 2f
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin bathroom, 2nd story apt 2f.
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall at bathroom, 2nd story apt 2f.
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout, 2nd story apt 2f.
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls of apt throughout, 2nd story apt 2f.
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: the exterior stuccois cracked & missing at various locations on 2nd story wood frame bldgalso wood trim around windows is rotted & loose. remedy: make safe.
Sep 3, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,604 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5374 / 65
- Assessed value
- $434,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 539 East 5 Street
Who owns 539 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Israel & Miriam Hazan.
Does 539 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 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 539 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 East 5 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.