2137 WEST 5 STREET
2137 WEST 5 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3071220069) built in 1940, with 2 residential units across 1 floor.
The building is in NYC community district 315, council district 44, zoning district R5, on a 2,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,508 square feet.
The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is PENG YUNG LEONG CHAU AS TRUSTEE.
The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on August 17, 2023 when Chau, Peng Yung Leong conveyed the property to Peng Yung Leong Chau Living Trust; Peng Yung Leong Chau As Trustee for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).
Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.
Owner of record
Most recent deed
Recent ACRIS documents (last 2)
Building stats
- Zoning:
- R5
- Lot size:
- 2,000 sqft
- Building area:
- 1,508 sqft
- Floors:
- 1
- Assessed value:
- $55K
- Community district:
- 315
- Council district:
- 44
HPD violations
Recent HPD violation details
Recent ACRIS activity
Frequently asked questions about 2137 WEST 5 STREET
Who owns 2137 WEST 5 STREET?
The current registered owner of record for 2137 WEST 5 STREET per NYC PLUTO is PENG YUNG LEONG CHAU AS TRUSTEE. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on August 17, 2023 when the property was conveyed to Peng Yung Leong Chau Living Trust; Peng Yung Leong Chau As Trustee. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.
When was 2137 WEST 5 STREET last sold?
The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 2137 WEST 5 STREET was recorded on August 17, 2023, when Chau, Peng Yung Leong conveyed the property to Peng Yung Leong Chau Living Trust; Peng Yung Leong Chau As Trustee for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).
How many HPD violations does 2137 WEST 5 STREET have?
No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 2137 WEST 5 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.
What is the assessed value of 2137 WEST 5 STREET?
NYC Department of Finance assesses 2137 WEST 5 STREET at $55K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.
What building class is 2137 WEST 5 STREET and what does that mean?
2137 WEST 5 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.