20 North 5 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 28 recorded HPD violations, above the Williamsburg average of 9.4.
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How 20 North 5 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3634 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
(1–9)
(10+)
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What's in the 20 North 5 Street report
| Total units | 113 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Gross area | 112,265 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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20 North 5 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2023 | C | Original | Hmc Adm Code: § 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Roaches In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 415, 4Th Story, 5Th Apartment From South At West | Violation Closed |
| 07/05/2023 | C | Original | Hmc Adm Code: § 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Roaches In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 415, 4Th Story, 4Th Apartment From South At West , Section At East | Violation Closed |
| 08/17/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Approximately 20 Square Feet On Ceiling In The 1St Bathroom From East Located At Apt 412, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Defect Letter Issued |
| 04/12/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2045 Adm Code Repair Or Replace The Smoke Detector Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 415, 4Th Story, 5Th Apartment From South At West | Violation Dismissed |
| 04/12/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2046.1 Hmc: Repair Or Replace The Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device(S). Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 415, 4Th Story, 5Th Apartment From South At West | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | General – Ventilation System | Non Emergency | Close | 318 |
| 10/03/2025 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | Non Emergency | Close | 415 |
| 10/03/2025 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 415 |
| 09/16/2025 | Plumbing – Basin/Sink | Emergency | Close | 415 |
| 09/16/2025 | Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower | Non Emergency | Close | 415 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Unsanitary Pigeon Condition | Pigeon Waste | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 02/09/2026 | General | Ventilation System | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/03/2025 | Paint/Plaster | Wall | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/03/2025 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 09/16/2025 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2024 | 3979061 | Closed | 83 | 11/21/2024 |
| 01/25/2022 | 3829108 | Closed | 7G | 01/27/2022 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 07/25/2025 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2025 | 35717006R | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Parking Structure In Safe Condition. As Noted At Time Of Inspection On An Occupied Parking Structure Consisting Of 2 Levels(1 Street Level And 1St Floor), Observed Spalling/Cracked Concrete | $0 |
| 10/01/2024 | 37031504X | Resolve | Failure To Submit The Required Parking Structure Initial Observation Report For An Existing Parking Structure Or A Periodic Inspection Of A Parking Structure(Pips) Report Documenting The Conditions Of Psid#B000 | $0 |
| 12/10/2021 | 35577009K | Resolve | Failure To Provide 72Hr Notification.At Time Of Inspection Observed 80% Of The Work On Ground Level Floor Being Performed Under The Aforementioned Job Number.72Hr Notification Is Required To The Dob Prior To Co | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/04/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/20/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/28/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Other Reason |
| 05/06/2026 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 05/12/2022 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2021 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Ground Floor | Herewith File Plumbing Application In Conjunction With #B00590830 Including To Add (3) New Sprinkler Heads, Relocate(8) Sprinkler Heads ,21 Exsiting Heads Remain The Same In Conjunction With Existing Sp Applications. | Permit Issued | 10/07/2021 |
| 09/23/2021 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Ground Floor | Interior Renovation Of Retail Space, Installation Of Ac. No Change Of Co | Permit Issued | 09/23/2021 |
| 09/23/2021 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Ground Floor | Interior Renovation Of Retail Space, Installation Of Ac. No Change Of Co | Permit Issued | 09/23/2021 |
| 08/31/2021 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Ground Floor | Interior Demo Of Retail Space. No Change Of Co. | Permit Issued | 08/31/2021 |
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