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373 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

9
DOB Complaints
171
311 Housing Calls
236
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

16
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 16% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 373 South 5th Street

The 6-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building at 373 South 5th Street in Williamsburg, owned by Zachary Simmons, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over recent years. As of July 2025, the building has active violations related to carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarm systems in apartment 4B, and a pest infestation problem affecting multiple units including 2D, 3B, 4B, and 5E. Between late 2024 and early 2025, multiple complaints were received regarding various issues including unsanitary conditions, plumbing problems, and appliance malfunctions, with several resulting in violations that the property owner has been required to correct.

The building has a concerning history of rodent infestations, with multiple inspections between 2021 and 2024 showing rat activity, though a compliance inspection in May 2024 passed. There are several active violations related to boiler safety and inspection requirements from 2020 regarding safety valves and other equipment issues. Additionally, there have been repeated complaints about unauthorized modifications to the building's layout, particularly concerning an illegally converted basement apartment, though inspectors have been unable to gain access to verify these claims.

The property has maintained an active record of filing for regular inspections and addressing various maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple complaint numbers and resolution procedures. Recent housing maintenance code violations have included problems with pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, and various fixture problems, while bedbug reports from 2020-2025 show no infestations requiring treatment. The building's history includes various complaints about boiler problems in 2020, and there are several violations related to low-pressure inspection failures that remain active as of 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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373 South 5th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Williamsburg.

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1912
Total area 24543 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
236
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
171
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
15
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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373 South 5th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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373 South 5th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 373 South 5th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-302025-07-04Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-04-02Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-262025-04-02Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-262025-04-02Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-262025-04-02Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 373 South 5th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-18COpenNone3BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-18COpenNone4BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-18COpenNone4BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-18BOpenNone4B§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-18COpenNone2DHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 373 South 5th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-23 11:19APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:19PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:19UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:19GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:19UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 373 South 5th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39841262024-11-13CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-03-19Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-03-19)
39841312024-11-13ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2025-01-06Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2025-01-07)
39454702024-01-30CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-01-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-30)
39453592024-01-29CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2025-04-10Vacate Order Fully Rescinded (2025-04-10)
37717952020-10-04CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-10-06Oath Violation Served (2020-10-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 373 South 5th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-07-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-01-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 373 South 5th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-05-01CompliancePassed
2024-04-03InitialRat Activity
2024-01-25ComplianceRat Activity
2023-11-24InitialFailed for Other R
2022-12-09ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 373 South 5th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-2939104600NHENRY CHAN ELIZABETHST COOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (B000236614) OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED APARTMENT IN CELLAR WITH NO SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPRESOLVE2500.00.0
2024-01-2939104601PHENRY CHAN ELIZABETHST COWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED 3 PIECE BATHROOM(SINK, TOILET AND BATHTUB) IN CELLAR APT ERECTED WITHOUT A PERMIT., OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE2500.00.0
2020-10-0639029891PHENRY CHAN ELIZABETHST COBOILER SAFETY VALVE IS NOT MAX 30PSI-BOILER FLAME IS OUT NOT OPERATING AUTOMATICALLY; CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE655.00.0
2020-07-2139025695JHENRY CHAN ELIZABETHST COCEASE USE #2 HW BOILER;; CORRECT HAZARDOUS CONDITION IMMEDIATELY AND CALL DOB 212 3932784 TO LIFT THE CEASE USE ORDER AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE1250.00.0
2020-07-2139025696LHENRY CHAN ELIZABETHST CO2ND LWCO IS MISSING; CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 373 South 5th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 373 South 5th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 373 South 5th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 373 South 5th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 373 South 5th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 373 South 5th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 373 South 5th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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