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5721 8 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05693-0002Map

Owner of record: 159 L Corporation

5721 8 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 159 L Corporation. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2003. 12 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2003

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 · 12

  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for all stories public hall, 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination

    Nov 21, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing skylight at roof over 3rd story public hall er

    Nov 21, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing scuttle cover at roof over scuttle closet 3 sh p, h, er

    Nov 21, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing skylights and frame at north and south air shaft roof er #1

    Nov 21, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder 3rd story to roof.

    Nov 21, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kithcen & bathroom 3rd story apartment.

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3rd story apartment

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 3rd story public hall

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling all stories public hall

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of disused appliance & bicycle 2nd story public hall

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3rd story apartment

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile floor at vestibule 1st public hall er1

    Jul 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    On first floor and cellar observed wiring throughout. new bx cables, boxes, open panels with bx cables. new lighting in ceiling. bx cable feeding from frist floor. no permit on file at time of inspection. work

    Sep 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Dec 4, 2003 · 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 (S2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,900 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5693 / 2
Assessed value
$142,800
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 5721 8 Avenue

Who owns 5721 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 L Corporation.

Does 5721 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 5721 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 5721 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5721 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.