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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 59
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stories at public hall
Mar 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead
Mar 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling at roof bulkhead
Mar 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Feb 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 13, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at the roof bulkhead
Aug 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical safety plug at north and south wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north, east wall and ceiling bulkhead
Aug 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south, east wall and ceiling vestibule
Aug 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.