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5506 8 Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3008340039 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 11220, 69% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations5 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2003-07-10.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (2) · Illegal Dumping (1) · Food Establishment (1).

Filed construction activity

$32,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (4 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1915)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,301,000 $78,060
2026$1,221,000 $73,260
2027$1,606,000 $96,360

The city's market estimate has risen 23% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Maylin GardenChineseA—
New Maylin GardenNot yet graded—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

2 restaurants · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contaminated), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway8 Av — N · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: 8 Av / 55 St — B70 · 100 ft
Citi Bike55 St & 7 Ave · 750 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 105 The Blythebourne
Middle: J.H.S. 220 John J. Pershing. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

5506 8 Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

4 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $650,000 on 2005-04-14 (lender: Nara Bank, N.A.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2015-07-10Agreement $274,377 — from BBCN BANK; NARA BANK; NARA BANK NA to 5506 REALTY LLC $274,377
2014-09-19Agreement $315,878 — from BBCN BANK to 5506 REALTY, LLC $315,878
2005-04-14DEEDO $1,200,000 — from NG, SIU KEE; NG, TZE CHEUNG to 5506 REALTY LLC $1,200,000
2005-04-14Mortgage $650,000 — from 5506 REALTY LLC to NARA BANK, N.A. $650,000
2005-04-14AL&R $650,000 — from NARA BANK, N.A. to 5506 REALTY LLC $650,000
1993-12-01Mortgage $180,000 — from NG, TZE CHEUNG; NG, SIU KEE to GREEN POINT SAVINGSBK $180,000
1990-02-09Mortgage $175,000 — from DESUEZA, DAISY to GREEN POINT SAVINGSBANK $175,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201700404
2018424010
201901001
202000101
202100404
202200404
2023235010
202400303
202500101
202600022
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-03-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-27Restaurant inspection: MAYLIN GARDEN — grade A
2025-11-27311: Graffiti — Graffiti

The full timeline

2026
2026-03-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-27Restaurant inspection: MAYLIN GARDEN — grade A
2025
2025-11-27311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024
2024-12-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-08-26311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2024-07-06311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2023
2023-10-12311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2023-07-25Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-07-20Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR ONLY: REPAINTING WALL & CEILING AND RESURFACE FLOOR AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OC$20,000
2023-07-19FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-07-19FDNY inspection (OTHER)
2023-06-26311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2023-06-26311: Indoor Air Quality — Ventilation
2023-06-26311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-06-26311: Food Establishment — Ventilation
2023-06-26DOB complaint, category ?
2022
2022-11-07311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2022-07-03311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-06-15311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2022-01-24311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2021
2021-12-19311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-11-06311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2021-11-06311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2021-01-01311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2020
2020-01-07311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Passenger
2019
2019-07-08FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT_3)
2018
2018-12-24DOB complaint, category ?
2018-11-26311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2018-11-26DOB complaint, category ?
2018-10-31Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-10-30Job filed: EXTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXIST. BUILDING WITH REMOVE AWNING, SIGN AND INSTALLING AWNING, LIGHTING FIXTURE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2018-10-30Job filed: EXTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXIST. BUILDING WITH REMOVE AWNING, SIGN AND INSTALLING AWNING, LIGHTING FIXTURE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2018-10-30Job filed: EXTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXIST. BUILDING WITH REMOVE AWNING, SIGN AND INSTALLING AWNING, LIGHTING FIXTURE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2018-08-26311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2018-04-10311: Vending — Unlicensed
2018-04-06311: Other Enforcement — E3B Sidewalk Obstruction
2017
2017-07-20311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2017-07-19311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2017-07-05311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2017-02-17311: Food Establishment — Pet/Animal
2016
2016-09-15Mortgage satisfied — from 5506 REALTY, LLC to BANK OF HOPE
2016-09-14311: Street Condition — Pothole
2016-09-06TL&R — from 5506 REALTY LLC to BANK OF HOPE
2016-09-04311: Food Establishment — Food Protection
2016-04-30311: Consumer Complaint — Receipt Incomplete/Not Given
2016-04-09311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2015
2015-11-19Permit PL — ISSUED
2015-11-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-11-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-11-06Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING MIXED USED HOUSE ON CELLAR, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS WITH, REPAIRING PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, STAIRS, WINDOWS, PA$94,500
2015-11-06Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING MIXED USED HOUSE ON CELLAR, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS WITH, REPAIRING PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, STAIRS, WINDOWS, PA$94,500
2015-07-10Agreement $274,377 — from BBCN BANK; NARA BANK; NARA BANK NA to 5506 REALTY LLC$274,377
2015-06-25311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2015-05-19311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2014
2014-09-19Agreement $315,878 — from BBCN BANK to 5506 REALTY, LLC$315,878
2014-05-12311: Street Sign - Damaged — Bus Stop
2013
2013-12-26311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2013-04-19311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-03-28311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2009
2009-09-11DOB complaint, category ?
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-04-14DEEDO $1,200,000 — from NG, SIU KEE; NG, TZE CHEUNG to 5506 REALTY LLC$1,200,000
2005-04-14Mortgage $650,000 — from 5506 REALTY LLC to NARA BANK, N.A.$650,000
2005-04-14AL&R $650,000 — from NARA BANK, N.A. to 5506 REALTY LLC$650,000
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-11-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-11-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT-PLANT
2004-07-03Mortgage satisfied — from NG, SIU KEE; NG, TZE CHEUNG to THE GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK
2003
2003-11-21HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTER 1ST TO 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.
2003-11-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING.
2003-07-10HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT IRON GATE, ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.
2003-07-10HPD class B: SECTION 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR 60 WATTS REQUIRES VESTIBULE 1TS STORY PUBLIC HALL
2003-07-10HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WROUGHT IRON GATE INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING PREVENTING ACCESS TO BELLS
1994
1994-04-28Mortgage satisfied — from DESUEZA, DAISY to GREEN POINT SAVINGSBANK
1993
1993-12-01PAT — from DESUEZA, ANA BELKIS to MAMMOLITO, JEROME T
1993-12-01Mortgage $180,000 — from NG, TZE CHEUNG; NG, SIU KEE to GREEN POINT SAVINGSBK$180,000
1993-11-23Deed — from DE SUEZA, ANA BELKIS to NG, TZE CHEUNG; NG, SIU KEE
1993-08-26RTXL — from DESUEZA, DAISY/EST OF
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-09-18Deed — from DESUEZA, DAISY/SOLEHR; DESUEZA, ANA BELKIS to DESUEZA, ANA BELKIS
1992-08-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1990
1990-03-02Mortgage satisfied — from DE SUEZA, DAISY to GLATSTEIN, HENRY
1990-02-09Mortgage $175,000 — from DESUEZA, DAISY to GREEN POINT SAVINGSBANK$175,000
1979
1979-11-05Deed — from GLATSTEIN HENRY to DESUEZA DAISY
1979-11-05Mortgage — from DESUEZA DAISY to GLATSTEIN HENRY
1973
1973-09-26Mortgage — from GLATSTEIN HENRY to MOSER HELEN
1973-09-26Deed — from MOSER HELEN to GLATSTEIN HENRY
1900
1900-01-01Restaurant inspection: NEW MAYLIN GARDEN

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