Brooklyn · Block 944 · Lot 4 · 11217

131 5 Avenue

4 floors · 5 apartments · 5,200 sq ft · built 1920 · class S5 · owner of record: Karen Realty Corp.

42open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 82 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-01-21 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jul 23, 2013Boilers CLASS - 2
B(254),50A,50,50B. FOUND AO SMITH HOT WATER BOILER (BUILT 1987) UNREGISTERED (MOD #BC670-832). 50-MISSING MANUAL ASSET LOW WATER CUTOFF; 50A-BOILER NOT IN BOILER ROOM (IN OPEN BASEMENT); 50B-EXISTING PEERLES
#32072894J
Sep 9, 2013
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (11)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#08708
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#07805
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#41308
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#20795
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#41309
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#42167
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#22149
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#16931
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#16809
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#10962
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#33667
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (11)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 6)
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (19) · C 1 · B 10 · A 8
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 16, 2026BApt 4R · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 20, 2026
Oct 16, 2026BApt 4R · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 20, 2026
Oct 5, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNov 9, 2026
Oct 5, 2026BApt 4R · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS AT SKYLIGHT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 9, 2026
Oct 5, 2026AApt 4R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 8, 2027
Oct 5, 2026A§27-2104(B) HMC 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-INFORMAJan 8, 2027
Sep 16, 2026AApt 4R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTDec 20, 2026
Sep 16, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOct 21, 2026
Sep 16, 2026BApt 4R · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT SKY LIGHTING AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 21, 2026
Sep 16, 2026AApt 4R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTDec 20, 2026
Sep 16, 2026A§27-2104(B) HMC 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-INFORMADec 20, 2026
Sep 16, 2026B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYOct 21, 2026
Sep 16, 2026B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWERS POTS AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING REAR AT FIRE ESCAPEOct 21, 2026
Aug 31, 2026AApt 4R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTDec 4, 2026
Aug 31, 2026BApt 4R · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DUCT SYSTEM ABOVE MICROWAVE VANTILATION FAN AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 5, 2026
Aug 31, 2026AApt 4R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTDec 4, 2026
Aug 31, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT LANDING AREA AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOct 5, 2026
Aug 31, 2026AApt 4R · § 27-2065 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTDec 4, 2026
Aug 25, 2025CApt 4R · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 8, 2025

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Oct 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Oct 5, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYOpen
Oct 5, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS AT SKYLIGHT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Oct 5, 2026HPD A§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Oct 5, 2026HPD A§27-2104(B) HMC 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-INFORMAOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD A§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Sep 16, 2026HPD A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILE AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Sep 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Sep 16, 2026HPD A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHTING FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Sep 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT SKY LIGHTING AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD A§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD A§27-2104(B) HMC 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-INFORMAOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYOpen
Sep 16, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWERS POTS AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING REAR AT FIRE ESCAPEOpen
Aug 31, 2026HPD A§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Aug 31, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DUCT SYSTEM ABOVE MICROWAVE VANTILATION FAN AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Aug 31, 2026HPD A§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET OBSERVED AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Aug 31, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Aug 31, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND COUNTER TOP AND SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Aug 31, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Aug 31, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT LANDING AREA AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOpen
Aug 31, 2026HPD A§ 27-2065 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen

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