5805 20 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05507-0008Map

5805 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 Spira Binyomin. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 37 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 41
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 84

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 18, 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

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 · 41

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
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
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 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ... at cellar
Jun 20, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections kitchen and bathroom at cellar
Jun 20, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at kitchen west wall aprox 16 sq.ft at cellar
Jun 20, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at cellar
Feb 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, rear at cellar
Feb 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at center at cellar
Feb 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition sheet rock partition erected from floor to ceiling creating two rooms at center at cellar
Feb 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at iron door at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at cveiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening : hasp and eye at the outside of door [ with capability to be padlocked] in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective concrete treads 1st,2nd and 3rd from bottom at stoop from street to building entrance
Jun 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective knobs [2] at vestibule door,1st story
Jun 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening : double cylinder key operated lo0ck installed at buildiong entrance door
Jun 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane [1 lite] at entrance door to building
Jun 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at vestibule door , 1st story
May 9, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening :padlocked hasp and eye at apt #1 door,at public hall , 1st story
May 9, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye installed at the outside of apt door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 11th apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye installed at the inside of apt door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 11th apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 11th apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye present capable of being padlocked in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet atwest wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to building
Feb 7, 2007
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 kitchen , the foyer , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mail box at lobby, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit door at east in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double celinder lock at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Jan 24, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door glass pane (total #3) at lobby, 1st story
Jan 24, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at base/sink (cold water) at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed building entrance door to vestibule
Nov 22, 1999
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob recorfds class"a" apt created at cellar partitions erected creating use of rooms for living full kitchen with gas range and kitchen sink also full bathroom w/
Jun 20, 2014
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Lighting
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Lighting
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Wiring
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close

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Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
General
Ventilation system
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Wiring
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Lighting
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt BSM
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt BSMTR
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 27, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Stairs
May 27, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Floor
May 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Stairs
May 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
May 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Doors
May 19, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Mailbox
May 16, 2007 · Apt BSM
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 16, 2007 · Apt BSM
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1FLFT
Close
General
Doors
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 2
Residential units: 4
Building area: 3,200 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 312
Council district: 44
Block / lot: 5507 / 8
Assessed value: $639,450
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #360524, last renewed Apr 28, 2026.

Questions about 5805 20 Avenue

Who owns 5805 20 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spira Binyomin.

Does 5805 20 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 5805 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 5805 20 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5805 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.