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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal saddle at floor at building entrance , 1st story
Feb 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room
Oct 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 13, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor center room 1 sty northwest apt b
May 20, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.