6753 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05856-0001Map
Owner of record: Whcs Real Estate Ltd/Assignee
6753 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Whcs Real Estate Ltd/Assignee. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 75
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 64
- 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 27, 2021
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed on door leading to party wall balcony in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And department rules and regulations: scrape and remove rust scales and paint with two coats of paint the party wall balcony at west exterior wall
Mar 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed on door leading to party wall balcony in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2019
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
Mar 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 6 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at north wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
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
Mar 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 6 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 12953526 issued 11-mar-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of household items, west exterior wall, 3rd and 2nd stories, party wall balcony(building front)
Aug 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at public hall
Feb 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock to the entrance door to the building , 1st story
Jul 19, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective newel post at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 19, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded materials at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric outlet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls , ceiling , trim in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
May 14, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded materials at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at north
Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newel post at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 14, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 14, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 18, 2011
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
Hazardous
May 14, 2001
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
Plumbing work without a permit. bathroom installed 2nd floor improper waste line installed without proper venting of waste lines remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Apr 3, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Plumbing none
Hazardous
Apr 3, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Dec 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 5, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. having erected partitions at first floor front to form a take out service. (dunkin donuts) remedy: obtain approvals and permits for all construction performed
Jul 10, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall.defect noted @ exposure #1 of 507 68 street,@ 3rd fl.brick (solid) coarse has fallen off onto publicsidewalk,defects observed @ lintels/solding coarse @ 2nd & 3rd sty win
Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances -hazardous.water leaking from apartment above causing ceiling to fall above shampoon sink.remedy:maintain plumbing and/or appurterances.
May 14, 2001 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit.bathroom installed 2nd floor inproper waste lline installed without proper venting of waste lines.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to proper legal condition.
Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintaibn plumbing and/or appurtenances hazarous-water from bathroom above shampoo chair leaking into shop remedy: maintain plumbing and /or appurterances
Apr 3, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenonces.hazardous.water from bathroom above shampoo chair leaking into shop.remedy:maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances.
Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.hazardous unsealed ceiling in convertical space first 1fl,exposing under fl covering to second fl.joist and plumbing ripes to second fl.rem:seal entire ceiling.
Dec 28, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect is:evidence of water leaks on cieling of commericial space from apt. above.remedy:obtain any and all permitnecessary make all necessary repairs.maintain bldg. property.
Apr 5, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of building . defect is : trop door to basement loose and front section of metal , frame missing - causing metal trap door to sink at sidewalk on the corner 68 street and 5 ave. rem
Mar 15, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. having erected partitions at 1st fl front to form a take out service (dunkin donuts). remedy: obtain approvals & permitsfor all construction performed.
Jul 10, 1998 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having erected walls in store front at 1st fl without a permit. (from take out to a dunkin donuts.)remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises.
Oct 17, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 15, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 17, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Stairs
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Doors
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Doors
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Floor
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Floor
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 12, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 6,048 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,044 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5856 / 1
- Assessed value
- $670,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816919, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 6753 5 Avenue
Who owns 6753 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whcs Real Estate Ltd/Assignee.
Does 6753 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 6753 5 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 6753 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 6753 5 Avenue?
It has 4 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.