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518 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00400-0015Map

Owner of record: 512-518 5th St. Associates,

518 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 512-518 5th St. Associates,. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on February 14, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
140

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 14, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 5% of the building's 19 apartments
Down from 2 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal saddle at floor at building entrance , 1st story

    Feb 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective gate at window providing secondary means of egrees in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchenette located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 3rd story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front

    Aug 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and west walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and west walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed in fire escape window obstructing egress in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Jan 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets at fire escape, section at north

    Jul 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at north air conditioner at west window (1st window from east) , 4th story

    May 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - frame locked at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2du, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2DU

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2du, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2DU

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2006 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective vent at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt on door in the entrance located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd kitchenette from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 2nd kitchenette from north located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 8 sq ft in the private hallway located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2002 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2002 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2002 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2002 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2002 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor center room 1 sty northwest apt b

    May 20, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling of bathroom at 1st sty west apt b.

    Jul 31, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wash basin cabinet at bathroom of 1st sty west apt b.

    Jul 31, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor of bathroom of 1st sty west apt b.

    Jul 31, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ventilation not operating kitchen and bathroom of 1st sty west apt b.

    Jul 31, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Mar 29, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 12, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit- work noted interior demo of partitions & ceiling & installing new bx cable, metal studs & now framed out ceiling in apt #18, 5th fl w/o 1st obtaining permits & approvals as required by this

    Nov 21, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. floor joists (8) and harder beam sagging, west side center of cellar. remedy: make all required forthwith.

    Nov 30, 1988 · Penalty $100

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records. remedy: discontinue unlawful occupancy forthwith.

    Nov 30, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt DU1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt DU2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2019 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt DU1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 2DU

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt DU2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt DU2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt DU2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt DU2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt DU2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 17, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 2DU

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 2DU

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
19
Building area
7,172 ft²
Lot area
2,404 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
400 / 15
Assessed value
$1,067,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105893, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 518 East 5 Street

Who owns 518 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 512-518 5th St. Associates,.

Does 518 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 518 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 518 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 518 East 5 Street?

It has 19 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.