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545 5 Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3010420004 · 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, AEP2
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class6
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 90% 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 26.7. In ZIP 11215, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 4% 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

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

4 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 4).

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

What 311 hears from this address

22 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (13) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (3) · HEAT/HOT WATER (2) · Noise (2) · Non (1) · Food Poisoning (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. 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 (1931)
NoSix or more residential units (1)
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$614,000 $276,300
2026$770,000 $346,500
2027$768,000 $345,600

The city's market estimate has risen 25% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Prospect Bar & GrillAmericanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick) · 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

SubwayProspect Av — R · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
4 Av-9 St — F G R · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 5 Av / 14 St — B63 · 200 ft
Citi Bike14 St & 5 Ave · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: Magnet School of Math, Science and Design Technology. 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

545 5 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

22 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 2 of them about heat or hot water.

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: $888,534 on 2012-02-27 (lender: Investors Bank), covering 3 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2012-02-27Agreement $1,200,000 — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS BANK $1,200,000
2012-02-27Mortgage $888,535 — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS BANK $888,535
2012-01-31Deed $495,000 — from KANTARELLIS, KALLIOPI to NEAMONITIS, AUGOUSTIS $495,000
2004-11-29Deed $950,000 — from GORDON, RONALD E; GORDON, ANNE MARIE C; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; CAMMARATA, THOMAS to 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC $950,000
2004-11-29Mortgage $499,000 — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK $499,000
1989-05-22Mortgage $225,000 — from CAMMARATA, THOMAS; GORDON, ANNE MARIE C; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; GORDON, RONALD E to SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND I $225,000
1984-06-18Mortgage $50,000 — from CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; CAMMARATA, THOMAS to LIQUORI, JEROME; LIQUORI, LUCY $50,000

Ten-year activity

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2023
2024
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2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201711305
201810506
2019218011
202000404
202100505
202200101
202302103
202420518
20250010010
2026009110
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The last 12 months — 12 records

DateRecord
2026-09-25Restaurant inspection: PROSPECT BAR & GRILL — grade A
2026-08-12311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-08-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-07-12311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-07-07311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-07-02311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-07-02311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-04-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-04-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-12-09311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2025-12-06311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-25Restaurant inspection: PROSPECT BAR & GRILL — grade A
2026-08-12311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-08-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-07-12311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-07-07311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-07-02311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-07-02311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-04-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-04-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025
2025-12-09311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2025-12-06311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-09-25311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-08-26311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-08-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-08-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-06-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-06-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-05-12311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-04-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2024
2024-12-10311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2024-12-07Restaurant inspection: PROSPECT BAR & GRILL — grade A
2024-12-01311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-12-01311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-12-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-12-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-05-16Certificate of occupancy Final
2024-05-16Certificate of occupancy Final
2023
2023-10-20ECB CLASS - 1 violation: CEASE USE DUE TO ELEVATED CO READINGS ABOVE 55PPM. THREE NON JURISDICTIONAL BOILERS-ONE FLANTFIN-100EDP, ONE BURNHAM-204NCL, ONE N$1,250
2023-10-06DOB complaint, category ?
2023-03-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2022
2022-07-18311: Missed Collection — Compost
2021
2021-08-27311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2 Bulk-Missed Collection
2021-08-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-07-21311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-07-02311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2 Bulk-Missed Collection
2021-06-27311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-10-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-05-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-11-21311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2019-09-23311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-08-24311: Illegal Tree Damage — Trunk Damaged
2019-07-14311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2019-07-14DOB complaint, category ?
2019-04-07311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-03Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2019-01-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-18311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2019-01-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-02Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2018
2018-11-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2018-10-19311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-10-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-07-20311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2018-07-20311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2018-03-05311: Sidewalk Condition — Cellar Door Open/Unprotected
2017
2017-09-19DOB complaint, category ?
2017-06-06Permit AL — ISSUED
2017-04-14311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Chimney or vent (AS1)
2017-02-21311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2017-02-21311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2016
2016-08-31311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2016-07-15Job filed: PA
2016-07-15Job filed: PA
2016-07-13DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2016-06-28311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2016-06-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-04-18ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND EAT AND DRINK ESTABLISH$1,600
2016-03-29DOB complaint, category ?
2015
2015-12-24311: Water System — Hydrant Knocked Over/Missing (WC)
2015-11-21311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2015-06-28311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2015-05-07TL&R — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS SAVINGS BANK; INVESTORS BANK
2015-05-07PREL — from 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS SAVINGS BANK
2014
2014-09-28311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2014-09-06311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2014-08-19Job filed: A1$129,515
2014-08-19Job filed: FIRST FLOOR CONVERSION OF 2 STORES TO EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. OBTAI N NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY$129,515
2014-07-26311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2014-07-26DOB complaint, category ?
2014-07-06311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2014-06-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2014-05-23FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-05-17311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2014-05-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2014-02-15311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013
2013-11-19Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-10-24311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013-10-04311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2013-09-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-08-29311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2013-06-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-06-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
2013-05-31311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013-05-31Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
2013-05-29Job filed: EXTERIOR FACADE RESTORATIONS & LINTEL REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, NOR OCCUPANCY.$41,200
2013-05-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013-05-03311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013-03-03311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2012
2012-12-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2012-10-13311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2012-09-28311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2012-09-15311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2012-07-13311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2012-07-13311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2012-07-13DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-13DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2012-06-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-06-11Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-06-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-06-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-19Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-03-08Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER ON CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR INCLUDING NEW WATER SERVICE FROM STREET. NO CHANGE IS USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$27,700
2012-03-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-02-27Agreement $1,200,000 — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS BANK$1,200,000
2012-02-27Mortgage assigned — from SOVEREIGN BANK S/B/M TO INDEPENDENCE COM to INVESTORS SAVINGS BANK
2012-02-27AL&R — from 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS BANK
2012-02-27Mortgage $888,535 — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC; 7817 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INVESTORS BANK$888,535
2012-02-17Job filed: MODIFY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2012-01-31Deed — from NEAMONITIS, AUGOUSTIS to 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC
2012-01-31Deed — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to KANTARELLIS, KALLIOPI; NEAMONITIS, AUGOUSTIS
2012-01-31Deed $495,000 — from KANTARELLIS, KALLIOPI to NEAMONITIS, AUGOUSTIS$495,000
2012-01-06311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2012-01-06311: Sidewalk Condition — Dumpster - Construction Waste
2012-01-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-01-06DOB complaint, category ?
2011
2011-11-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-11-21Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-11-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-07-01DOB complaint, category ?
2011-06-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-06-10Job filed: THIS PAA IS SUBMITTED TO REVISE PLANS.$159,500
2011-06-10Job filed: THIS PAA IS SUBMITTED TO REVISE PLANS.$159,500
2011-04-04311: Indoor Air Quality — Dust from Construction
2011-03-13311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2011-03-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-02-22Job filed: DEMOLISH EXISTING INTERIOR NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS IN CELLAR AND GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY OR USE$15,000
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-12-08DOB complaint, category ?
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-12-15Mortgage satisfied — from GORDON, RONALD E; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; GORDON, ANNE MARIE C; CAMMARATA, THOMAS to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-11-29Deed $950,000 — from GORDON, RONALD E; GORDON, ANNE MARIE C; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; CAMMARATA, THOMAS to 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC$950,000
2004-11-29Mortgage $499,000 — from 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK$499,000
2004-11-29AL&R — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to 545 5TH AVENUE REALTY LLC
2004-11-29PAT — from CAMMARATA, CATHERINE to GORDON, ANNE MARIE C.
2004-11-29PAT — from CAMMARATA, THOMAS to GORDON, ANNE MARIE C.
2004-09-30DOB complaint, category ?
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-28DOB complaint, category ?
1997-02-27ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR DEFECT IS GUTTER LEADER TERMINATED IN THE REAR YARD REMEDY TERMINATE GUTTER LEADER AS DEPT O$175
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-08-25Agreement — from INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK to GORDON, RONALD E; CAMMARATA, THOMAS; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; GORDON, ANNE MARIE C
1992-08-25PAT — from CAMMARATA, THOMAS to GORDON, RONALD E
1992-08-25PAT — from CAMMARATA, CATHERINE to GORDON, RONALD E
1992-08-25Mortgage assigned — from INDEPENDENCE ONE FIN'L; SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK
1992-06-16DOB violation C:
1989
1989-07-27ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. DEFECT IS CRACKED, LOSSE &DEFECTIVE BRICKWORK WITH ERODED MOTAR JOINTS AT REAR WALL E
1989-07-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUIDLING WALL. REMEDY: REPAIR DEFECTIVEEXTERIOR BUIDLING WALL.
1989-05-22Mortgage satisfied — from CAMMARATA, THOMAS; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE to LIQUORI, LUCY; LIQUORI, JEROME
1989-05-22Mortgage $225,000 — from CAMMARATA, THOMAS; GORDON, ANNE MARIE C; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; GORDON, RONALD E to SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND I$225,000
1985
1985-06-03Deed — from CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; CAMMARATA, THOMAS to GORDON, MARIE C; GORDON, RONALD E; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; CAMMARATA, THOMAS
1984
1984-06-18Mortgage $50,000 — from CAMMARATA, CATHERINE; CAMMARATA, THOMAS to LIQUORI, JEROME; LIQUORI, LUCY$50,000
1984-06-18Deed — from LIQUORI, JEROME; LIQUORI, LUCY to CAMMARATA, THOMAS; CAMMARATA, CATHERINE
1978
1978-09-06Deed — from MCBRIDE CLYDE; MCBRIDE CLYDE R to LIQUORI JEROME; LIQUORI LUCY

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