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5321 8 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05665-0002Map

Owner of record: Eric Y Szeto

5321 8 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Eric Y Szeto. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 6 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

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 · 14

  • 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

    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 27, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Sep 6, 2015

    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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Jul 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall

    Jul 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings all stys public hall

    Jul 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires cellar front

    Jul 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3 sty public hall

    Jul 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door

    Jul 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. having erected partitions at first floor front to create classroom space remedy: obtain approvals a

    Jun 4, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 7, 1996

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit.note:at time of inspection of above premises on ground level of commercial store observed electrical work without a permit.loose bx cable in ceiling and 1800 boxes without cover

    Apr 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. having erecting partitions of first floor frontto concrete class room spaces. obtain approvals and permits if feasable or discontinue use and remove all legal construction.

    Jun 4, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:hving erected partitions at the 1st floor to create 3 classrooms,also partitions erected in the cellar to create 2 classrooms.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore prem

    Sep 7, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of bldgs records.cellararranged to be occupied s two class rooms,also 1st floor occupied as school.remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend the c/o.

    Sep 7, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (S2)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,344 ft²
Lot area
1,560 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5665 / 2
Assessed value
$123,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352078, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 5321 8 Avenue

Who owns 5321 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eric Y Szeto.

Does 5321 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 5321 8 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 5321 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5321 8 Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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