5201 14 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05664-0006Map
Owner of record: J. Best Investors, INC.
5201 14 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1932 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is J. Best Investors, INC.. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 38 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 90
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 · 93
- 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 19, 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.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door , 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door leading to back yard at south at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at compactor at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at compactor at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1C
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 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
May 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 16, 2022
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.
Feb 18, 2022
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
Oct 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st private hallway from east, the bathroom , the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet cover plate at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - 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) north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, baseboard at north wall in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd private hallway from east, the 1st private hallway from east, the 3rd private hallway from east, the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Certification postponment granted - 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) baseboard at south wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Oct 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash wire glass at south wall at public hall, 5th story
Oct 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers and bicycles at all stories at public hall
Oct 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal ladder and toys at bulkhead
Oct 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 25, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioners without brackets, at 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th story at front of building
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department canopy at front of building
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 29
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2400
Sep 4, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15) secure top exit cover. (51) equalize hoist rope tension (52) replace light fixture cover in elevator cab
Sep 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Mar 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
A pressure treated wood deck approx 16ft by 16ft & 4ft off the ground with 42" handrails & a gate has been built at exposure two (2) of property address listed above on 52 street, area was an open common area o
Mar 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. at exp#2 of premises at ground level erected wood deck 3'high x 10'wide x 12'long no permits on file. remedy: obtain permits.
Nov 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection observed deck built out or combustible wood lumber in courtyard of multiple dwelling unit building was built without obtaining a dept issued permit.deck size is
Sep 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
32f10.60q3.69m7.32f excess sideby 6fl 45f gov noisy 52b anti-spin-outstv cove 59y oil on brake pulley
Jun 3, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05,35i12. 3- glass in sky light.
May 12, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40b, provide up overspeed tripping switch and certify to proper calibration as per ansi a:17.1 sections 206.4a and 206.4b and 206.4b
Jul 23, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,09h,30o,38l,55l,57o,74m,. (74) replace missing chain guard in motor room.
Mar 16, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2018 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 4, 2015 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 4, 2015 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 6G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Doors
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 4G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Floor
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1932
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 45,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5664 / 6
- Assessed value
- $696,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321806, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 5201 14 Avenue
Who owns 5201 14 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J. Best Investors, INC..
Does 5201 14 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 5201 14 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 38 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5201 14 Avenue built?
City records list 1932 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5201 14 Avenue?
It has 41 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.