400 5 Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11215
3 Units
•Built in 1920
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
16 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 54 violations which is 18 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
29Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
18Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
6Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 03, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Oct 16, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Mar 20, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Apr 21, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 18, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Oct 04, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Oct 04, 2021Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Oct 04, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 14, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 14, 2021Section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stops installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 14, 2021Section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing ...door stops installed at front entrance door to building , 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and north walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at westNov sent out
Mar 26, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 25, 2021Section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing (door stops installed on vestibule door) at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 25, 2021Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints/caulking surface of visible mold at east, south and west walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at northNov sent out
Mar 25, 2021Section 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing (door stops installed on building entrance door) , 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 25, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNot complied with
Sep 15, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Sep 15, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Sep 10, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 10, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Aug 11, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 11, 2019Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on the wall at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 11, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Jul 24, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Sep 30, 2013Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration a suspended ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at westNot complied with
Sep 30, 2013Section 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard ... in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at westNot complied with
Sep 27, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at westNot complied with
Sep 27, 2013Section 27-2010, 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yardFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
4.25 stars
Satisfactory, Clean and Safe
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nicely updated and washer and (c) openigloo dry...
Cons:
Stairs were very steep and (c) openigloo living...
4.625 stars
Pretty great!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Really affordable space in a (c) openigloo grea...
Cons:
Incredibly hot during the summer (c) openigloo ...