# 5309 8th Avenue, Sunset Park (Central), Brooklyn, NY 11220

BBL 3056650007 · Block 5665 · Lot 7 · BIN 3138791  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5309-8th-avenue-3056650007  
Last updated: 2026-11-09 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

5309 8th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11220; tax lot BBL 3056650007) is a 5-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1930, on a 1,560 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as ALLEN HESTER CORP.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 22, 2019 lists a price of $4,450,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,234,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, six active DOB violations (three BIS violations and three DOB NOW safety violations) and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 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, “5309 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (BBL 3056650007)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5309-8th-avenue-3056650007. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Sunset Park (Central): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11220: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11220

## Nearby properties

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

- 5307 8th Avenue (19 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5307-8th-avenue-3056650008
- 5311 8th Avenue (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5311-8th-avenue-3056650006
- 5303 8th Avenue (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5303-8th-avenue-3056650009
- 5313 8th Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5313-8th-avenue-3056650005
- 5301 8th Avenue (59 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5301-8th-avenue-3056650010
- 5315 8th Avenue (59 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5315-8th-avenue-3056650004
- 812 53rd Street (58 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/812-53rd-street-3056650011
- 814 53rd Street (76 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/814-53rd-street-3056650012

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 3 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ALLEN HESTER CORP.
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 3
- Units: 5 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 1,560 sq ft · Building area: 3,627 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,234,000, assessed value $555,300, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-07-22 from LEUNG, SHUET KWUN KONG to ALLEN HESTER CORP., stated price $4,450,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-12-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-12-05 from SCIANNA THERESA to LEUNG HARRY CHIU; LEUNG SHUET KWAIN KONG, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301772295 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Install minor partitions and HVAC system for an existing store on first floor and install minor partitions in cellar. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-10-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320372878: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-10-04, expires 2012-07-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-10-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320372878: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2011-10-04, expires 2012-07-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-10-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320372878: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2011-10-04, expires 2012-10-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-10-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301989089: Sign. Issued 2005-10-19, expires 2006-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-04-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301772295: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-04-09, expires 2004-05-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-04-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301772295: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2004-04-09, expires 2004-05-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301496539: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-07-17, expires 2004-07-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301496539: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2003-07-15, expires 2003-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301496539: Alteration. Issued 2003-07-15, expires 2003-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not 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 2021 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 2020 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 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 063023LBLVIO09487: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 063023LBLVIO29773: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO30210: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 063023LBLVIO09487 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 063023LBLVIO29773 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO30210 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3056650007/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-07 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $385. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2010-05-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doitt: INSTALL OPERATE MAINTAIN PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE WITHOUT PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2007-02-08 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doitt: FAILURE TO PROVIDE WORKING PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES. Unpaid balance $2,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2007-02-06 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doitt: FAILED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE AS PER REQMNTS OF SUBSEC. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2007-02-02 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doitt: REQUIRED SIGN MISSING IMPERMISSIBLE AS PER REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION. Unpaid balance $250. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) – Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | 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 ALLEN HESTER CORP.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-07-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-07-22). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Jason Cui. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Kinyip Yu (Kinyu Realty & Management Corp.), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (Allen Hester Corp.), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Wingfai Kwong, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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