Brooklyn · Block 5513 · Lot 41 · 11204

5914 20 Avenue

1 floors · 9,450 sq ft · built 1931 · class M9 · owner of record: Congregation Meor Hatfilah

45open violations
$10,000ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
429dto Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 64 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 429 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (3) · $10,000 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 23, 2026Unknown CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED IN THE PUBLIC ROADWAY ADJACENT TO THE JOB SITE, OBSTRUCTING ACCESS TO A FIRE HYDRANT AND CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION THAT MAY DELAY FIRST RESPOND
#39559547Y
Dec 2, 2026
PENDING
$5,000
Sep 23, 2026Unknown CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE PUBLIC ROADWAY ADJACENT TO THE JOB SITE WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION OR BARRIERS, NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH BC 3307.4.7. THIS CONDITIO
#39559546M
Dec 2, 2026
PENDING
$5,000
Aug 12, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED :OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL EXCAVATION BEING DONE WITH CONVEYOR REMOVING SOIL. UNDERPINNING OF EXPOSURE 4 EXTERIOR WALL STRUCTURAL STEEL INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE CELLAR 1ST FLOOR DUE
#39068013N
Mar 2, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 19, 2022CONSTRUCTION

#E31201JR
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 19, 2022CONSTRUCTION

#E31202JR
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 19, 2022CONSTRUCTION

#E31203JR
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (39) · C 1 · B 28 · A 10
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDINGJul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES KITCHEN 2ND STORY FRONT APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES BATHROOM & KITCHEN 2ND STORY FRONT APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR 1ST & 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL 60 WATTSJul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008CSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT 2ND FL. APARTMENT TEMP. 58.Jun 10, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING AT CEILING AT CENTER ROOM AND PRIVATE HALL, 2ND FL. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT 2ND FL. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT CENTER ROOM, 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED LEAK AT CEILING AT CENTER ROOM, 2ND FL. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PAINTED GLASS AT BATHROOM SKYLIGHT ABSERVING LIGHT, 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2ND FL. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER SASHES AT KITCHEN WINDOW, 2ND FL. APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF 2ND FLOOR PUBLIC HALL.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING STREET TO VESTIBULE.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING STREET TO VESTIBULE.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 6TH TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT STAIR, 1ST TO 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2ND FL. APT.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2ND FLOOR APT.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING AT CEILING 1ST ROOM FROM REAR AT 2ND STORY APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT KITCHEN SINK 2ND STORY APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PRIVATE HALL 2ND STORY APT.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 9, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT WINDOW SASH KITCHEN & SOUTH ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 1.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OUTLET & SWITCH CENTER ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 1.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHUT OFF VALVE RADIATOR SOUTH ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 1.Sep 7, 2008
Jun 4, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALL & CEILING THROUGHOUT 2ND STORY APT. 1.Jul 9, 2008
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING AND WALLS APT. THROUGHOUT 2ND STORY APT. 2F.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS 2ND STORY APT. 2F, THROUGHOUT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES AT SOUTH EAST & SOUTH WEST ROOMS, 2ND STORY APT. 2F.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2F.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASHBASIN 2ND STORY APARTMENT #1.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BATHROOM WASHBASIN, AT 2ND STORY REAR APT 2R.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE 2ND STORY REAR APT. 2R.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE COLD WATER SUPPLY TO WATER CLOSET, 2ND STORY REAR APT. 2R.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR BY CLOSING SO AS TO BE GAS TIGHT ALL OPENINGS IN THE BATHROOM WASHBASIN, 2ND STORY REAR APT. 2R.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, THROUGHOUT 2ND STORY REAR APT. 2R.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILINGS THRU/OUT 2 STY. APT. 2R.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE PIPE UNDER KITCHEN SINK 2 STY. APT. 2R.Aug 19, 2006

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 23, 2026ECBUnknown: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED IN THE PUBLIC ROADWAY ADJACENT TO THE JOB SITE, OBSTRUCTING ACCESS TO A FIRE HYDRANT AND CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION THAT MAY DELAY FIRST RESPONDOpen
Sep 23, 2026ECBUnknown: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE PUBLIC ROADWAY ADJACENT TO THE JOB SITE WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION OR BARRIERS, NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH BC 3307.4.7. THIS CONDITIOOpen

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City records as of Oct 28, 2026, 11:22 AM ET. BBL 3055130041.

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