# 235 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3009590004 · Block 959 · Lot 4 · BIN 3020277  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/235-5th-avenue-3009590004  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

235 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3009590004) is a 6-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1920, on a 2,180 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as VC REALTY GROUP, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 16, 2018 lists a price of $4,190,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,796,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and 41 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, “235 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3009590004)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/235-5th-avenue-3009590004. 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 11215: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11215

## Nearby properties

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

- 233 5th Avenue (27 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/233-5th-avenue-3009590005
- 237 5th Avenue (27 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-5th-avenue-3009590002
- 239 5th Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/239-5th-avenue-3009590001
- 231 5th Avenue (54 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/231-5th-avenue-3009590007
- 229 5th Avenue (80 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/229-5th-avenue-3009590008
- 227 5th Avenue (106 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/227-5th-avenue-3009590010
- 670 President Street (109 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/670-president-street-3009590013
- 672 President Street (126 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/672-president-street-3009590015

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 5 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: VC REALTY GROUP, LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 4
- Units: 6 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,180 sq ft · Building area: 6,380 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 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,796,000, assessed value $1,258,200, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-11-16 from PRESTIA, PHILIP; PRESTIA, ANGELA to VC REALTY GROUP, LLC, stated price $4,190,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-03-05 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2004-03-05 from PRESTIA, PHILIP; PRESTIA, ANGELA to PHILIP PRESTIA & ANGELA PRESTIA TENANTS IN COMMON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-11-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-11-29 from FERRERA, MICHAEL; MAYER, THOMAS to PRESTIA, PHILIP; PRESTIA, ANGELA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-06-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-06-04 from COGEN ROBERT to MAYER THOMAS; FERRERA MICHAEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-02-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-02-05 from JMIG RLTY INC to COGEN ROBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-09-30 from WHITTAKER GEORGE; WHITTAKER JOSEPHINE to JMIG REALTY INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-06-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-06-06 from BOLINO MICHAEL to WHITTAKER GEORGE; WHITTAKER JOSEPHINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-11-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-11-26 from VANHOFF ALVIN B to BOLINO MICHAEL, no price stated ($0). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00460475-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-12-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00109348-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-11-28 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00104275-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-03-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321928321 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILE TO FACADE REPAIR AS CLEAN BY WATER WASH AND RESURFACING AT FRONT ELEVATION AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-08-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300661415 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. GSA BOILER & TWO H.W.HEATERS REPLACEMENT IN CELLAR.(NO CHANGE IN USE,EG ESS OR OCCUPANCY). | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-02-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00303489-I1: Mechanical Systems — APPLICATION FILED FOR MECHANICAL WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 2 APPLICATION#322002970. Issued 2022-02-15, expires 2022-05-23. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00460475-I1: Plumbing — Apt. 2L & 2R: Per plans. Cap & Remove W&S Plumbing fixtures. Relocate Plumbing fixtures for bathrooms & Kitchens. Install new Plumbing fixtures for new bathroo…. Issued 2021-05-21, expires 2022-04-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-04-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00460360-I1: General Construction — Apts. 2L&2R: Interior demo non-bearing walls, tiles, Gyp. Bd. dropped ceiling all bathrooms & kitchens, flooring. New flooring, partitions (including new & rel…. Issued 2021-04-23, expires 2022-03-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-04-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00460804-I1: Mechanical Systems — Apt. 1L,1R: Filing plans for Mechanical Systems to install 2 multi-zone outdoor units (condensers) at roof, and 6 indoor (air handling) units for cooling and h…. Issued 2021-04-23, expires 2022-03-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-03-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00460804-I1: Mechanical Systems — Apt. 1L,1R: Filing plans for Mechanical Systems to install 2 multi-zone outdoor units (condensers) at roof, and 6 indoor (air handling) units for cooling and h…. Issued 2021-03-29, expires 2021-04-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-03-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00460360-I1: General Construction — Apts. 2L&2R: Interior demo non-bearing walls, tiles, Gyp. Bd. dropped ceiling all bathrooms & kitchens, flooring. New flooring, partitions (including new & rel…. Issued 2021-03-29, expires 2021-04-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-03-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00303458-I1: Plumbing — APPLICATION FILED FOR PLUMBING WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALT-2 APPLICATION#322002970. Issued 2020-03-06, expires 2020-11-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-02-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322002970: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-02-26, expires 2021-01-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-07-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321802581: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2019-07-30, expires 2021-01-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-07-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321928321: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-07-08, expires 2021-01-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-03-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321802581: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2019-03-26, expires 2020-03-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-03-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321928321: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-03-04, expires 2019-07-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321802581: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-01-22, expires 2020-01-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321802581: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-01-22, expires 2020-01-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-12-12 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00109348-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY 42' HIGH PIPE SCAFFOLD ORIGINATING (OFF SHED) FOR FACADE REPAIR WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY,PIPE SCAFFOLD …. Issued 2018-12-12, expires 2019-12-12. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 23. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3009590004/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-05-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: NO FRESH AIR VENT, REPLACE GD BACK FLOW PREVENTOR WITH 909.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,650. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: UNREGISTERED BOILER OR WATER HEATER-350,000-4,200,000 BTU HR 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $2,080. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | 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 |
| 2024-06-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 |
| 2022-01-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-04-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt CARROL): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Paint/Plaster – Cabinet; Electric – Wiring; Plumbing – Toilet; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Electric – Lighting; Electric – Outlet/Switch. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-11-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Plumbing – Toilet; General – Cabinet; Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-11-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-10-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-06-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Electric – Lighting; Electric – No Lighting; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Door/Window – Door. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 48. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3009590004/complaints

## 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 VC REALTY GROUP, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2018-11-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2018-11-16). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Chun Lee. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (VC REALTY GROUP LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Chun Lee, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Chun Lee, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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