5811 20 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05507-0006Map
Owner of record: Schwartz, Rachel
5811 20 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Schwartz, Rachel. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 9 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 54
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- 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.
May 1, 2026
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 18, 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 3, 2024
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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2022
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from east, the foyer , the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2013 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash west one window at 4th room from east, 1st story, apartment
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at west wall at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring action at lower sash south one window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric fixture at ceiling at foyer, 1st story, apartment
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. h.p.d records for m.d.r #362297 state that premises is to be legally occupied as 2 stories with 4 class "a" d
Sep 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed the illegal conversion of a 4 family dwelling into 5 families at cellar level,front w/o permits. illegal work noted: erection of full height partitions to sub-
Sep 4, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: roof leader is disconnected from storm piping system at side south side and extended horizontally from the middle location up to the front. discharging rain water on paved
Jun 5, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building departmant records. cellar changed from oridinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen &bath facilities have been in
Aug 24, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,517 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5507 / 6
- Assessed value
- $639,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #362297, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.
Questions about 5811 20 Avenue
Who owns 5811 20 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Schwartz, Rachel.
Does 5811 20 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 5811 20 Avenue 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 5811 20 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5811 20 Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.