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5021 8 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05644-0002Map

Owner of record: Chan, Cynthia

5021 8 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chan, Cynthia. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 13 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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
3
About 60% of the building's 5 apartments
Down from 5 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 · 22

  • 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.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, household items and air conditioner units protruding beyond window sills more than 4 inches at 2nd and 3rd story balconies, building front at fire escape

    Mar 17, 2022

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Dec 3, 2015

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 19, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg of center cellar.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg pub hall all stys bulkhead.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing handrail north fire passageway to north side yard.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs 1st sty pub hall rear at entrance to cellar r33.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs all rooms 3 sty front apt.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners 2 and 3 stys balconies front.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection bathroom 3 sty front apt.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall stair bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling north fire passage.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway padlock front fire passageway.

    Sep 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,020 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5644 / 2
Assessed value
$317,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352414, last renewed Aug 21, 2024.

Questions about 5021 8 Avenue

Who owns 5021 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chan, Cynthia.

Does 5021 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 5021 8 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5021 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5021 8 Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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