# 237 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3009590002 · Block 959 · Lot 2 · BIN 3020276  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-5th-avenue-3009590002  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

237 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3009590002) 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 2,187 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as FAC ADVANCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COR PORATION; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated June 30, 2004 at $62,248 in a deed covering 5 lots (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,051,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and four open HPD violations. There were 14 311 requests in the past 12 months and 34 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, “237 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3009590002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-5th-avenue-3009590002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FAC ADVANCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COR PORATION
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 4
- Units: 6 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,187 sq ft · Building area: 6,400 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,051,000, assessed value $1,372,950, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-04-30 from FAC PRESERVATION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP. to FAC ADVANCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-06-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-06-30 from NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP to FAC PRESERVATION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP., stated price $62,248 for a deed covering 5 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-10-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-10-15 from COMM. OF FINANCE OFTHE CITY OF NEW YORK to NEIGHBORHOOD RESTOREHOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-05-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-05-13 from CHU, HOI LING to CHU, MIRANDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-08-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-08-12 from VOGEL, STEVEN to CHU, HOI L, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-11-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-11-10 from LEVINSON MITCHELL; PIRINEA JOSEPH to VOGEL STEVEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-10-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-10-15 from RIZZUTO VINCENT; CURLUCCI ROBERT to LEVINSON MITCHELL; PIRINEA JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-01-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-01-29 from FORD ANTHONY J to RIZZUTO VINCENT; CARLUCCI ROBERT, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-04-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-04-19 from RAFFO PETER to FORD ANTHONY J, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-05-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-05-11 from SAVINO NICHOLAS L; OLNU REALTY CORP to RAFFO PETER; MELICHAREK ANNA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-10-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-10-20 from MELICHAREK ANNA to RAFFO PETER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-01-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-01-29 from SAVINO NICHOLAS L to OLNU REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-12-12 from RAYNIC REALTY CO; DAVINO NICHOLAS L; PILLA RENATO to SAVINO NICHOLAS L, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00561814-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2014-09-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320956738 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-11-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 301662092 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BATHROOMS & KITCHENS, DAMAGED FL OOR JOISTS. REPAIR FRONT FACADE NEW ELECTRICAL. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPA NCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-04-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00561849-I1: Plumbing — PLUMBING WORK ON 1ST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2022-04-20, expires 2023-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-24 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00561814-I1: General Construction — PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATIONS ON COMMERCIAL SPACE. MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-08-24, expires 2022-08-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-24 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00561814-I1: Mechanical Systems — PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATIONS ON COMMERCIAL SPACE. MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-08-24, expires 2022-08-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2014-09-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320956738: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-09-08, expires 2015-09-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-09-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320956738: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-09-02, expires 2015-06-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-06-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-06-17, expires 2015-06-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-06-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2014-06-17, expires 2015-06-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-03-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2014-03-21, expires 2015-03-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-02-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2014-02-27, expires 2015-02-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-02-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2014-02-19, expires 2015-02-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-02-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-02-19, expires 2015-02-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-12-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-12-30, expires 2014-12-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310055873: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-06-19, expires 2014-06-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-05-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320740999: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-05-07, expires 2014-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-04-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320740999: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-04-12, expires 2013-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-02-27 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320161757: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-02-27, expires 2014-02-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-02-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310055873: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-02-25, expires 2013-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 33. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3009590002/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-06-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 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 EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-06-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: § 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 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-06-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4R: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-06-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOTWATER ABOVE 130F DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Plumbing – Water Supply; Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-09-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-09-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 |
| 2025-09-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-08-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-08-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-05-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-05-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-05-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 48. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3009590002/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 FAC ADVANCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COR PORATION. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-04-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-04-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Rachelle Mckenzieenglish (FIFTH AVE COMMITTEE INC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Michelle De La Uz, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Angel Rodriguez. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (FAC ADVANCE HDFC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Angel Rodriguez, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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