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5219 15 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05471-0001Map

Owner of record: 1501 53rd Street LLC

5219 15 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1933 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1501 53rd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
59
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 21, 2025

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
27
About 90% of the building's 30 apartments
Up from 26 in 2018

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 · 59

  • B

    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.

    May 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 3rd story balcony at 2nd fire escape from north

    Apr 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at northeast

    Apr 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2rd story balcony at fire escape at north

    Apr 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escapes at north and west yards.

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stories at public hall

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east and north walls at roof bulkhead.

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material the ceiling, east and north walls at roof bulkhead.

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling at roof bulkhead

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and west wall at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, north and west wall at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Aug 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant material at east wall at the roof bulkhead

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at the roof bulkhead

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2019

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical safety cover plate at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and house hold items blocking 1st means of egrees. at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and house hold items blocking 1st means of egrees. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and house hold items blocking 1st means of egrees. at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and house hold items blocking 1st means of egrees. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical safety plug at north and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north, east wall and ceiling bulkhead

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north, east wall and ceiling at bulkhead

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south, east wall and ceiling vestibule

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east, south wall and ceiling vestibule

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt 2D

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2e, 2nd, story , south 1, vacate post # 147054

    Jan 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1e, 1st story , east 1 vacate post # 147054

    Jan 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane cracked at lower sash window at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 4, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p61

    Apr 17, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p61

    Apr 17, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    74a)capacity plate 74b)top guard 74c)dust covers

    Sep 12, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Remove illegal locks on hoistway door. remove dust covers hang- ing in shaftway & properly install

    Apr 19, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    #74-capacity plate

    Apr 17, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Repair cab flooring

    Sep 14, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Provide in-case of fire signs on all floors., provide readable fuses in the elevators main line disconnect switch., adjust bottom of the car guide shoes.

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: excessive gaps/misalignment in brake pads. 125% brake test required if pads are changed class 2 items: provide floor numbers on hoistway doors where missing. provide in case of fire signs. seal

    Nov 30, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. noted: at 15th ave elevation - parapet above 6th fl masonry missing exposing structural back up brick,masonry stack leaning & displaced,mortar joints

    Jan 22, 2012

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50 50 cart read rating plak or safety relief valves

    Oct 10, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h12 (46)under size.

    Jul 12, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14i12,11q3,37b11. -37 have contoller respond to calls properly, skipp-ing floors, calls dropping out

    Mar 26, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11q,55x,57o,73m,74l, (73) 5 year test & proper tag. file elv-3 form (74) machine room stairs

    Jul 16, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11q,13l,14l,21l,73#,(14)replace screw (73)perform 5yr test and file form elv3.

    Dec 8, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 12, 2006 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2005 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2005 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 6, 2005 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 5E

    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
1933
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
35,100 ft²
Lot area
6,011 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5471 / 1
Assessed value
$1,384,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329064, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 5219 15 Avenue

Who owns 5219 15 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1501 53rd Street LLC.

Does 5219 15 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.

Is 5219 15 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5219 15 Avenue built?

City records list 1933 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5219 15 Avenue?

It has 30 residential units.

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