A 4-unit walk-up apartment building on the Brooklyn record, built in 1930.
539 East 5th Street is a 4-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3053740065). Brix tracks 0 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1930, 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 3 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 January 19, 2026.
Brix score: 76/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 1R at 539 East 5th Street has no open violations (5 past violations).
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