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388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn

BIN 3021600BBL 3009930035Block 993 · Lot 35Built 19315 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
8 open Class C — see them ↓$94,275.00 recorded as due
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388 5 Avenue at a glance

388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn has 64 open city records on file, 8 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $94,275.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 1 eviction at this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Nov 30, 1999 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Jul 16, 2026.

Open Class C
8
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
53
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
3
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$94,275.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
10.67
6 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
1
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
15
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 16, 2026
Permits record

Health score for 388 5 Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

F
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 170 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 8
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 53
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $94,275
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 388 5 Avenue

170 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 388 5 Avenue

$94,275.00 is recorded as due across the 30 summonses below, out of $101,525.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 388 5 Avenue
1662837Dec 19, 20243301.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY- OBSERVED NO PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR ADJACENT PROPERTIES AT EXPOSURE 2 & 4 REAR YARD EXPOSURE 3 OF THE JOBSITE. NO ROOF PROTECTION, OVER HEAD PROTECTION & WINDOW PROTECTION PRNov 5, 2026Pending$2,500.00
1817714Dec 19, 2024OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE WITH VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT DONE & WOOD JOIST REPLACE & INSTALLED THROUGHOUT. UPON REVIEW OF PROVIDED APPROVED PLANS, THE JOBSITE WORK IS OUT OF SEQUENCE. HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT IS TO TAKENov 12, 2026Pending$1,250.00
1662598Dec 19, 20241704.1.2 TR1 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS- OBSERVED WOOD JOIST & WOOD BEAM REPLACEMENTS/INSTALLATION THROUGHOUT JOBSITE. UPON REVIEWING DEPARTMENT RECORDS NO SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR TR1'S ARE SUBMITTED ON BIS/DOB NOW. SNov 5, 2026Pending$1,250.00
1662799Dec 19, 20243301.1.2 FIRE CODE- OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE W/OUT ANY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONSITE. JOBSITE CONSIST OF WOODEN JOIST & MEMBERS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS/DEBRIS THROUGHOUT & EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING. ON 4TH FLOOR PLASNov 5, 2026Pending$2,500.00
1662879Dec 19, 2024OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE W/ MULTIPLE UNSAFE/VIOLATING CONDITIONS CONSISTING OF JOBSITE W/OUT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, WORK NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED PLANS, NO PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND OTHERS.Nov 5, 2026Pending$2,500.00
1662871Dec 19, 20243301.5 UNSAFE CONDITIONS- OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE WITH NEW WOOD FLOOR FRAMES INSTALLED WITH WOODEN JOIST THROUGHOUT. NO STRAPS PROVIDED FOR BLOCKING OF JOIST & NO SHORING PROVIDED THROUGHOUT FLOORS TO WITHSTANDNov 5, 2026Pending$2,500.00
1473922Dec 17, 2024GC FAILED MAINTAIN SIDEWALK SHED IN SAFE MATTER AT EXPOSURE #1 AS PER PLANS. THIS CONDITION PRESENTS POSSIBLE DISLODGEMENT HAZARDS DUE TO LACK OF CROSSING BRACES TO SECURE UPRIGHT MEMBERS FOR STABILITY FOR THEFeb 13, 2026Found in violation$1,250.00
1662467Aug 30, 2024OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 OF THE JOBSITE. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT # B00236822-I1-SH HAS EXPIRED ON 07/03/2024 AND HAS NOT BEEN RENEWED.FOR SIDEWALK SHENov 5, 2026Resolved$3,125.00
1782378Jul 22, 2022AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD, OVER 40 FEET IN HEIGHT, INSTALLED AT EXP#1 ON TOP OF A SIDEWALK SHED. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS IT WAS OBSERVED THAT NO PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUNov 23, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
1749466Jul 22, 2022OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AT EXP#1. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT HAS EXPIRED ON 02/21/2020 AND HAS NOT BEEN RENEWED. PERMIT B00236822-I1-SHNov 23, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
1749470Jul 22, 2022DEBRIS NETTING - OBSERVED SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD AT EXP #1 INSTALLED NOT AS PER CODE. SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD HAS INADEQUATE DEBRIS NETTING. DEBRIS NETTING IS LOOSE AND NOT COVERING ENTIRE SCAFFOLD. THIS CONDINov 23, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
1749476Jul 22, 2022OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 INSTALLED NOT AS PER CODE. MISSING LIGHTING FIXTURES ON UNDERSIDE OF THE SIDEWALK SHED. ALSO SIDEWALK SHED EXTENDED MORE THAN 5 FEET ONTO ADJOINING PROPERTY AT EXP#2 AND EXP#4 ANNov 23, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$10,000.00
1049609Apr 14, 2022FAILURE TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION/USE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT-SIDEWALK SHED.OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXP1 ALONG FIFTH AVE WITH NO ACTIVE PERMIT POSTEDSep 7, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
1578970Jan 26, 2021PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE. UPON MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED THE SHED WAS NOT EXTENDED 5FT AS REQUIRE TO SAFEGUARD PEJun 9, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)$10,000.00
630453Jan 12, 2021PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS.NOTE:AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE#1,I OBSERVED THAT A PART OF THE SHED PARAPET IN DISMANTLED FROM THE SHED ANDMay 9, 2022Found in violation$2,400.00
630625Jan 12, 20213314.1 SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS.NOTE:AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED A SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD OF ABOUT 46 FEET AT EXPOSURE#1,I OBSERVED ALSO THAT THE SCAFFOLD DOES NOT COMPLY WITH COMay 9, 2022Found in violation$2,500.00
631137Jan 12, 2021FAILURE TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION/USE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.NOTE:AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED A SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD OF ABOUT 46 FEET HEIGHT ABOVE GROUNDMay 9, 2022Found in violation$1,250.00
1035872Nov 17, 2020WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.NOTED;AT 3RD FLOOR LEVEL INSTALLED NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR LIGHTS SWITCHES AND OUTLETS.INSTALLED NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL WITH BREAKERS.APPROX.50% OF WORK COMPLETED.STOP ALL WORK EXCEPT TO MAKMay 17, 2021Found in violation—
1744335Nov 17, 2020FAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE OR POST SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS. NOTED;ON GOING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AT PROPERTY CONSISTING OFNEW FRAMING,NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING,NEW PLUMBING AT 3RD&4TH FLOORS W/O PMay 17, 2021Found in violation$1,250.00
1397753Nov 17, 2020WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.NOTED:AT 3RD FLOOR LEVEL INSTALLED ROUGH PLUMBINGFOR WATER & WASTE LINES (1)TOILET, SINK,SHOWER BODY RESIDENTIAL SINK.INSTALLED NEW ROUGH PIPING FOR GAS LINE.INSTALLED NEW ROUGH PLUMBING FOMay 17, 2021Found in violation—
1831739Nov 17, 2020WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.NOTED;AT 3RD FLOOR LEVEL REMOVED ALL INTERIOR WALLS(FULL DEMO)REMOVED SUPPORTING ROOF WOOD MEMBERS(ROOF JOIST).ERECTED NEW WOOD FRAME AND BRICK CREATING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT OMay 17, 2021Found in violation$2,500.00
1744339Nov 17, 2020FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK THAT REQUIRESTENANT PROTECTION PLAN. NOTED;ACTIVE WORK BEING PERFORMED THROUGHOUT ASSOCIATED W/ A VERTICAL&HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT OF BUILDING. GUT RENOVAMay 17, 2021Found in violation$1,250.00
1744341Nov 17, 2020BC-3303.10.1 FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ TENANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. NOTED;ESSENTIAL SERVICES DISRUPTED SPECIFICALLY HEAT AND HOT WATER AS A RESULT OF WORK BEING PERFORMED THROUGHOUT ASSOCIATED W/ A VERTICAL/HORIZMay 17, 2021Found in violation$2,500.00
1744309Nov 17, 2020FAILURE TO PROVIDE SIDEWALK SHED WHERE REQUIRED NOTED:AT EXP. 3 NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR 1ST FLOOR STORE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION PRESENT OF VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING(3)STORY BUILDINMay 17, 2021Found in violation$10,000.00
1744333Nov 17, 2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED;FIRE RATING COMPROMISED THROUGHOUT OCCUPIED BLDG DUE TO ACTIVE HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT IN PROGRESS W/O PERMITS. ENTIRE 3RD FL GUTTED AND NEW 4TH FL ADMay 17, 2021Found in violation$2,500.00
1744310Nov 17, 2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED;ALL INTERIOR WALLS&FLOORS REMOVED AT THE 3RD FL LEVEL. ALL WOOD MEMBERS SUPPORTING ROOF(JOISTS&RAFTERS) REMOVED. UNSAFE&UNAPPROVED VERTICAL&HORIZONMay 17, 2021Found in violation$1,250.00
1744311Nov 17, 2020FAILURE TO FILE A REQUIRED TENANT PROTECTION PLAN. NOTE;ACTIVE/IN PROGRESS CONSTRUCTION AT PROPERTY ASSOCIATED W/ A VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT OF (3)STORY BUILDING TO ADD (2)ADDITIONAL STORIES W/O PERMITS. NEW FRAMINMay 17, 2021Found in violation$10,000.00
445846Aug 21, 2020SWS PERMIT EXPIRED OBSERVED A SWS INSTALLED WITH AN EXPIRED PERMIT.REM: RENEW PERMIT.May 9, 2022Found in violation$1,250.00
630195Feb 18, 2012B154,51,32A,B,15,16,4A,19B,10A,B,38,50A,B,C,36. 50A- FLUE PIPE NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO CHIMNEY. 50B- EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS IN BOILER ROOM. 50C- FLUE PIPE NEEDS SUPPORT.Apr 9, 2012Found in violation—
1235672Jan 20, 2005FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: NOTED: WALL CRACKED AND PAINT PEELING ONALL FLOORS IN HALLWAYS. HOLE IN CEILING ON 3RD FLOOR APPROX. 6'INCH BY 12'INCH. HAND RAILINGS AND BANISTERS COVERED WITH UNPAINTED SHEETROCKMar 7, 2005Defaulted (did not respond)—

Marshal evictions at 388 5 Avenue

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 388 5 Avenue
Mar 6, 2020CommercialGROUND FL, BASEMENTPossessionHenry Daley86116/19

Ownership history for 388 5 Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3009930035), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 388 5 Avenue
Nov 30, 1999Feb 23, 2000—Victory Holding CorporationHernandez, Carlos, Hernandez, MargaretDeedView ↗
Jan 27, 1989Jul 19, 1989—Hernandez, Margaret, Hernandez, CarlosHernandez, Carlos, Perciballi, ThomasDeedView ↗
Apr 30, 1986May 28, 1986—Hernandez, Carlos, Perciballi, ThomasMedoro, Rudolph, Medoro, NicholasDeedView ↗
Nov 3, 1980Nov 19, 1985—Medoro, Rudolph, Medoro, NicholasMedoro, GiuseppeDeedView ↗

Financing record for 388 5 Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 388 5 Avenue
Jun 5, 2014Satisfaction of mortgage—Hernandez, Carlos, Hernandez, MargaretView ↗
—Satisfaction of mortgage—Green Point SavingsbankView ↗
—Mortgage$215,000Hernandez, CarlosView ↗
—Mortgage$70,000Green Point Savs BankView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.