781 East 5 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05412-0007Map
Owner of record: Aaron Stroh
781 East 5 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Aaron Stroh. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 53
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 52
- IInformation / order
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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and west wall inside closet at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin faucet in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose drain cover at building rear yard
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bath tub base in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd, 5th and 6th wood tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective 2nd rain leader from north at east, building front
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet base at west and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brickwork at south side front at stoop
Nov 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry stucco at exterior wall.. all stories at building front
Nov 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and all walls (aprx.30 sq.ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at electric outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electric outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and/or make operative lower window sash in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged doors at base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged doors at cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,396 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,784 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5412 / 7
- Assessed value
- $78,360
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819747, last renewed Mar 27, 2019.
Questions about 781 East 5 Street
Who owns 781 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aaron Stroh.
Does 781 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 781 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 781 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 781 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.