# 5609 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

BBL 3008400007 · Block 840 · Lot 7 · BIN 3015374  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5609-5th-avenue-3008400007  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

5609 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11220; tax lot BBL 3008400007) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 1,633 sq ft lot zoned C4-3A. City tax records list the owner as LIU, LI HUA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $908,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, two active ECB violations and three open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “5609 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (BBL 3008400007)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5609-5th-avenue-3008400007. 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.

- 5605 5th Avenue (16 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5605-5th-avenue-3008400008
- 5611 5th Avenue (18 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5611-5th-avenue-3008400006
- 5603 5th Avenue (34 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5603-5th-avenue-3008400009
- 5613 5th Avenue (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5613-5th-avenue-3008400005
- 5601 5th Avenue (56 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5601-5th-avenue-3008400010
- 5615 5th Avenue (58 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5615-5th-avenue-3008400004
- 514 56th Street (65 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/514-56th-street-3008400012
- 516 56th Street (85 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/516-56th-street-3008400013

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 3 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: LIU, LI HUA
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,633 sq ft · Building area: 1,666 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-3A
- 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 $908,000, assessed value $54,480, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-01-09 from LIU, LIHUA; LIU, LI HUA to LIU, LI HUA; LIU, LIHUA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-08-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-08-12 from LEONG, JUNG WAY to LIU, LI HUA; LEONG , JUNG WAY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-04-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-04-13 from LAI LEONG, MEI LING; LEONG, JUNG WAY to LEONG, JUNG WAY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-12-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-12-28 from LEE QUONG SOON; BO NG CHAK to LEONG JUNG WAY; LEONG MEI LING LAI, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-01-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-01-14 from B B I REALTY CORP to LEF QUONG SOON; BO NG CHAK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-05-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-05-18 from G A S HOLDING CORP to B B I REALTY CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-10 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00986595-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-01-10 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00985911-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2008-07-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310278259 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE TWO BOILERS AND TWO HOT WATER HEATERS IN THE CELLAR. NO CHANGE THE USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-03-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300847109 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Erect alum fram vapor barrier partitions, supply and exhaust air ducts; No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-01-19 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00986595-I1: Boiler Equipment — FILE BOILER APPLICATION TO INSTALL BOILER AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-01-19, expires 2025-01-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-17 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00985911-I1: Plumbing — GENERAL RENOVATION ON EXIST. MIXED-USE HOUSE WITH, NEW BOILER AND H.W.H. AS PER PLAN. TO REMOVE ECB VIOLATION # 32056452M AND 32056453Y. ALSO FILE TO SUPERSEDE…. Issued 2024-01-17, expires 2025-01-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2008-07-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310278259: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-07-18, expires 2009-07-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-07-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310278259: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2008-07-18, expires 2009-04-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-04-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300847109: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-04-02, expires 1999-11-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-04-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300847109: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1999-04-02, expires 1999-11-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310278259: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued date not given, expires 2009-07-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320089408: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued date not given. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320089408: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued date not given. | 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: BQ93650A50B50C19B38. BQ9 GAS BOILER WEIL MCLAIN INSTALLED W/O OBTAINING APPROVAL AND PERMITS FROM NYC DOB. 50A FLUE PIPE NOT PROPERLY SEALE D AT CHIMNEY BASE. 50B REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE BOILER. 50C. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: BQ93650A50B50C19B38. BQ9 GAS BOILER WEILMCLAIN INSTALLED W/O OBTAININGAPPROVAL AND PERMITS FROM NYC DOB. 50A FLUE NOT PROPERLY SEALED AT CHIMNEY BASE. 50B REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE BOILER. 50C RELOCATE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-07-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT CENTER ROOM - 3RD STY. APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASTE PIPE AT KITCHEN SINK - 3RD STY. APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE GLASS AT WINDOW SASH - THROUGHOUT 3RD STY. APT.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3K): Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser. 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 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – STEAM PIPE/RISER. | 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 LIU, LI HUA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-01-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-01-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-01-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-01-09). | 636b-3b5g |

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