# 159 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

BBL 3009470001 · Block 947 · Lot 1 · BIN 3342210, 3342211, 3019395  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-5th-avenue-3009470001  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 1 Lincoln Pl; 1-9 Lincoln Pl; 4683 Lincoln Pl

## Summary

159 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11217; tax lot BBL 3009470001) is a 9-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1920, on a 4,000 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as 159 5 AVE, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 5, 2019 lists a price of $14,800,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,408,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and six HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (BBL 3009470001)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-5th-avenue-3009470001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Park Slope: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11217: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11217

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 157 5th Avenue (36 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/157-5th-avenue-3009470003
- 155 5th Avenue (65 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/155-5th-avenue-3009470005
- 165 5th Avenue (92 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/165-5th-avenue-3009500009
- 151 5th Avenue (95 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/151-5th-avenue-3009470006
- 167 5th Avenue (118 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/167-5th-avenue-3009500008
- 147 5th Avenue (125 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/147-5th-avenue-3009470008
- 20 St Johns Place (173 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/20-st-johns-place-3009470015
- 12 St Johns Place (175 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/12-st-johns-place-3009470014

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 7 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 159 5 AVE, LLC
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 4
- Units: 9 residential / 10 total
- Lot area: 4,000 sq ft · Building area: 14,800 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $7,408,000, assessed value $3,333,600, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-11-05 from BK PRIME 159, LLC to 159 5 AVE, LLC, stated price $14,800,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2015-10-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-10-27 from 159 5 AVENUE LLC to BK PRIME 159, LLC, stated price $13,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-12-29 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-12-29 from LINCOLN CORNER CORP. to 159 5 AVENUE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-08-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-08-04 from USA SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION to LINCOLN CORNER CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1993-12-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-12-28 from SAVARESE REALTY CO ET AL DEF; HEALEY, CHARLES E. US MARSHALL to US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-08-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-08-09 from CITY OF NEW YORK to SAVARESE REALTY CO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-04-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-04-18 from COMMISSIONER OF FINACNE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANACE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FIANNCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF CITY OF NEW YORK; ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMIN; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK `; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF TH CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIOENR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY O FNE WYORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINACE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FIANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK to THE CITY OFNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEWY ORK; THE CITY OF NEW  YORK; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2895 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-02-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-02-27 from PRESIDENT SIX RLTY CORP to MORAN LUIS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-05-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-05-30 from CITY OF NY to PRESIDENT SIX RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-04-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-04-21 from LEWISOHN RICHARD FIN ADM CITY NY; FINANCE ADMR OF CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMR OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN CITY NY; FIN ADMIN; FINA ADMIN CITY NY; LEWISOHN RICHARD; FINANCE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMIN OF CITY OF NY; CITY OF NY; FIN ADM CITY OF NY; LEWISOHN RICHARD FINANCE ADMIN OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN CNY; FINANCE ADMS OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADM CITY N Y; LEWISON RICHARD FIN ADM CITY NY; FINANCE ADMIN CITY OF NEW YORK; FIN ADM CITY NY; FIN ADMIN CITY OF N Y; FINANCE ADIM CITY NY; LEWISON RICHARD; FINANCE ADM CITY NY; FIN ADMIN CITY NY; FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FIN ADM CITY OF N Y; FIN ADM OF CITY OF NY; FIN ADM CITY N Y; FIN ADMIN CITY OF NY to THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NY; CITY OFNY; CITY NEW  YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF N Y; CITY NEW YORK; CITYOF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 889 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00956192-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-11-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00956178-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2016-08-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 340411192 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREWITH FILE PLANS TO RENOVATE APT 2B, 2CD, 3A. WORK TO INCLUDE PARTITION WORK,PLUMBING AND FINISHES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-07-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 340400346 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREWITH FILE PLANS TO RENOVATE APT 3B. WORK TO INCLUDE PARTITION WORK,PLUMBING AND FINISHES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-01-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321102506 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MINOR PARTITION WORK IN APT 3D REPLACE AND RELOCATE PLUMBING FIXTURES.NO CHANGE TO USE,OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-12-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301876860 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILERS H.W H.T.R & AC UNIT NO CHANGE TOEGRESS OCCUPANCY OR USE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-01-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 301261970 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATE EXISITNG STORE(U.G.6)AT 1ST FLR FOR OFFICES ,NO CHANGE TO EGRES OCCUPANCY OR USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-11-16 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00956192-I1: Sign — Erect illuminated non advertising D/F wall sign. No change of use, egress or occupancy. Issued 2023-11-16, expires 2024-11-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-11-16 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00956178-I1: Sign — Erect illuminated non advertising sign on wall. No change of use,egress or occupancy.. Issued 2023-11-16, expires 2024-11-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-10-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00930284-I1: Sign — ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - LASERAWAY. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-10-11, expires 2024-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-10-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00930283-I1: Sign — ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - LASERAWAY. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-10-11, expires 2024-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-10-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00908473-I1: Plumbing — Removal and installation of plumbing fixtures. Issued 2023-10-05, expires 2024-06-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00926503-I1: General Construction — Framebridge--GROUND LEVEL FIRST FLOOR INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE STORE L (LEFT SIDE), TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INTERIOR NON-…. Issued 2023-09-21, expires 2024-09-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00897005-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALLATION OF NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. Issued 2023-09-20, expires 2023-12-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00926515-I1: Mechanical Systems — Framebridge--GROUND LEVEL FIRST FLOOR INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING (WHITE BOX) COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE STORE L (LEFT SIDE), TO INCLUDE NEW AIR DUCT DISTRIBU…. Issued 2023-09-19, expires 2024-09-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00910878-S2: Plumbing — PLUMBING FIT OUT OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-09-12, expires 2024-09-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00910878-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR REMODEL WORK ONLY. NEW TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR SKIN CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. SCOPETO INCLUDE, NEW NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, DOORS, NEW CEILING, …. Issued 2023-09-11, expires 2024-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00910878-S1: Mechanical Systems — NEW HVAC INSTALLATION FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-09-11, expires 2024-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-07-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00889448-I1: General Construction — WHITE-BOX OF EXISTING RETAIL SPACE. Issued 2023-07-10, expires 2023-12-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-07-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00897051-I1: Structural — DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STAIR AND INFILL OF THE STAIR OPENING.. Issued 2023-07-10, expires 2023-12-08. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 46. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3009470001/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING MOTOR VEHICLE ENGIN OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 3RD SUB. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-09 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-01-22 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER THREE MINUTES 3RD SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-11-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-18 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Lead – Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Lead – Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 159 5 AVE, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-11-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-11-05). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Glen Brown, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Anthony Nunziata. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Anthony Nunziata (FREESTONE PROPERTY GROUP LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159 5 AVE LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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