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623 East 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05389-0067Map

Owner of record: R.m.r. Realty

623 East 5 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1932 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is R.m.r. Realty. HPD has recorded 245 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 48 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
245
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
331

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 7, 2026

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
48
About 100% of the building's 48 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 · 245

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 7, 2026 · Apt F7

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt A1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt F7

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 3rd tread from bottom at 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from north at east at building front at fire escape

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 6th story

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety covers for electrical outlets at east, west and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2026

    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

    Jan 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall in the kitchen located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt F7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt F7

    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

    Dec 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercomunication system from building front to north wall in the foyer located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at west wall. in the 5th room from east at north located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of the 130.f degrees at all hot water fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt f1, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking and grout joints of the ceramic tiles at south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt f1, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout joints of the ceramic tiles at south and west walls, in the bathroom located at apt f1, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd stack from north at west at fire escape, 6th story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt f7, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt F7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south and west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at south, the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south and west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18336837 issued 31-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of lower sash of 1st window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of lower sash of window at south wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of lower sash of window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 12, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 16, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 1, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2457

    Apr 10, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2457

    Mar 19, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39149834p. as of 9/25/2026., file a certificate

    Sep 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: missing selector tape switch (appendix k3). class 2 items: adjust floor stops. inoperative cab light. phone dials previous contractor(2.27.1.1.3.). brake pads rubbing (2.24.8.). unreadable main

    Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commission order to file a certificate of correction with the department of building for notice of violation # 39149834p issued on 06/03/2025 pursuant to 28-204.4, file a certificate

    Jul 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3(back) at 3rd floor fire escape steps, 1 stair is missing, at expo 1(front) 1st floor, left & right sides fire

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain this buildings water system at the time of inspection in apt f7 running the cold water in the bathroom tube i observed brown discolored water, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit c

    Jun 23, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observe exit pathway to street from rear fire escape is obstructed by wrong hardware on exit door. door is not opening., repair and/replace; replace door hardware.

    Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#810036. remedy: submit requirement technical report

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15l11.52b7.44h11.41t7 52b anti spin outs to code 42b car door timing inspection switch 77m toe guard 100i motor rm stairs

    Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    44h08,40z10,60m07,15m07,28l11. 44 regroove machine sheave 40 repair skylight over machine room 60 provide light in machine room 15 install cert frame in car 28 replace car door hanger roller.

    Oct 15, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. hazardous defects are: section of bathroom floor approx 4'x 6' collapsed in basement below. concrete floor eroded& spilling w/all wood beams rotted out in apt a7 at 1st floor.

    Dec 24, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    73x07. restore to service for complete inspection.

    Jan 29, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt F7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt F7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt F7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt F7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt F3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt F3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1932
Floors
6
Residential units
48
Building area
41,963 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5389 / 67
Assessed value
$1,469,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300549, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.

Questions about 623 East 5 Street

Who owns 623 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is R.m.r. Realty.

Does 623 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 245 housing violations at this property.

Is 623 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 48 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 48 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 623 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1932 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 623 East 5 Street?

It has 48 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.