# 524 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3010340041 · Block 1034 · Lot 41 · BIN 3023410  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/524-5th-avenue-3010340041  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

524 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010340041) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1915, on a 2,985 sq ft lot zoned C4-3A. City tax records list the owner as TONKA REALTY ON 5TH LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 29, 2021 lists a price of $2,894,131. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $893,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 16 311 requests in the past 12 months and no 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, “524 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010340041)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/524-5th-avenue-3010340041. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: TONKA REALTY ON 5TH LLC
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1915
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,985 sq ft · Building area: 3,502 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-3A
- 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 $893,000, assessed value $401,850, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-29 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2021-04-29 from M.S. REALTY 524 HOLDINGS LLC to TONKA REALTY ON 5TH LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-04-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-04-29 from M.S. REALTY 524 HOLDINGS LLC to TONKA REALTY ON 5TH LLC, stated price $2,894,131. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-04-13 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2021-04-13 from M.S. REALTY 524 HOLDINGS LLC to TONKA REALTY ON 5TH LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-01-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-01-03 from M.S. HOLDINGS to M.S. REALTY 524 HOLDINGS LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-04-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-04-07 from 524 FIFTH RLTY CO. to M. S. HOLDINGS, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-01-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-01-06 from SUEARMAN TILLIE to 524 FIFTH RLTY CO, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321394497 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED FOR AN INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH THE MODIFICATION OF THE STORE FRONT AND FOR THE INTERIOR EXISTING NON BEARING PARTITIONS AND UPDATING FINISHES TO THE FIRST FLOOR WITH THE INSTALLATI… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-11-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00633165-I1: Plumbing — STORE RENOVATION (SPECTRUM) WORK TO INCLUDE PLUMBING MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2022-11-28, expires 2023-11-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-12-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00633149-I1: General Construction — STORE RENOVATION (SPECTRUM) WORK TO INCLUDE PARTITION, CEILING, DOOR AND STOREFRONT MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-12-14, expires 2022-12-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-12-13 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00633155-I1: Mechanical Systems — STORE RENOVATION WORK TO INCLUDE ROOF TOP UNITS INSTALLATION AND ASSOCIATED DUCT/PIPING WORK AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2021-12-13, expires 2022-12-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-12-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00633165-I1: Plumbing — STORE RENOVATION (SPECTRUM) WORK TO INCLUDE PLUMBING MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-12-10, expires 2022-12-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-11-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00568145-I1: Sign — REPLACE ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY BUSINESS CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN-A WITH RACEWAY, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION. Issued 2021-11-18, expires 2022-10-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-11-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00568147-I1: Sign — REPLACE NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY D/F BLADE SIGN-B, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION. Issued 2021-11-18, expires 2022-10-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2016-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321394497: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-06-22, expires 2017-06-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321394497: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-06-02, expires 2017-06-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321394497: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2016-06-02, expires 2017-06-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-03-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301488691: Sign. Issued 2003-03-04, expires 2003-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

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

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · 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 |
| 2022-11-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-20 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-02 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 16. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3010340041/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 TONKA REALTY ON 5TH LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-04-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (CORRD, 2021-04-29). | 636b-3b5g |

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