5920 23 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-06548-0049Map
Owner of record: Royce Street Properties LLC
5920 23 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Royce Street Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on April 19, 2026. 11 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 45
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door latch set at public hall
Apr 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood structure erected at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at door to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoe rack and paint cans at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling inside the closet in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling inside the closet in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling inside closet in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18609635 issued 31-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling inside closet in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exeeiding the allowable tembreture of 130 degrees at all fixtures at apartment 2f 2nd story 1st apartment at east in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room locked at boiler room
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking and grout joints of the ceramic tiles at north and east walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and construction materials throughout, at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes rack and construction materials intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the front entrance door to building, , 1st story
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the vestibule door , at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceedeing the maximum allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at all hot water fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowers pots at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowers pots at balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Oct 26, 2025
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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Oct 26, 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.
Feb 22, 2022
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 6, 2021
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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: roof leader is disconnected from storm water piping system & is extended all way up to front discharging storm water from the roof to public sidewalk/street.remedy:repair roof
Jul 23, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,977 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6548 / 49
- Assessed value
- $580,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #358085, last renewed Jun 16, 2026.
Questions about 5920 23 Avenue
Who owns 5920 23 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royce Street Properties LLC.
Does 5920 23 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 5920 23 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5920 23 Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5920 23 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.