Tenants here have called the city about heat/hot water 28 times over the last five years — the dominant complaint on this building's record.
221 East 5th Street is a 12-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3053280079). This building is associated with 221 East 5th Street LLC. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1926, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 28 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed August 7, 2026.
The building last changed hands on April 15, 2021 for $1,950,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 72/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 1 at 221 East 5th Street has 1 open violation.
Unit 10 at 221 East 5th Street has no open violations (13 past violations).
Unit 9 at 221 East 5th Street has no open violations (7 past violations).
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