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718 East 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05398-0028Map

Owner of record: Lefkowitz, Isaac

718 East 5 Street is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Lefkowitz, Isaac. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jun 17, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar front.

    Jun 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range kitchen cellar center.

    Jun 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar center.

    Jun 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    Based on lic # 1343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job #302318908 immediately.

    Jul 9, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed failure to file for final inspection with the dob under job number 302364974., conduct/file final inspection; file for final inspection

    Oct 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed failure to file for final inspection with the dob under job number 302311567., conduct/file final inspection; file for final inspection

    Oct 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed failure to file for final inspection with the dob under job number 302318908., conduct/file final inspection; file for final inspection

    Oct 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Summons for defacing swo, no pswo posted at time of inspection. as per admin code 28-207.2.5 it is unlawful remove or deface a stop work order from the location posted until rescinded by the commissioner., comp

    Apr 16, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Summons for defacing swo, no pswo posted at time of inspection. as per admin code 28-207.2.5 it is unlawful remove or deface a stop work order from the location posted until rescinded by the commissioner., comp

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1905
Floors
2.5
Residential units
2
Building area
2,500 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
40
Block / lot
5398 / 28
Assessed value
$109,320
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344367, last renewed Sep 7, 2006.

Questions about 718 East 5 Street

Who owns 718 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lefkowitz, Isaac.

Does 718 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 718 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 718 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 718 East 5 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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