536 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00400-0024Map
Owner of record: 536 East 5th St Eqtyinc
536 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 536 East 5th St Eqtyinc. HPD has recorded 185 housing violations here, most recently on July 15, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 185
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 181
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 · 185
- BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetive device installed at vestibule door at 1st story at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling, west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling, west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18769354 issued 07-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximunm allowable temp of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ...missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
May 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide security in an event of a power outage by mean of heavy duty lockset at building entrance door
Jun 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening electro-magnetic lockset at building entrance door
Jun 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at riser pipe in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute door at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room
Feb 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Feb 15, 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panels from floor to ceiling at all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 29, 2019 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 28
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 29, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 21, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 15, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 15, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 9, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 9, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 18, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 20, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
I observed unsafe unsuitable electrical conditions in apartment 12a, water coming through outside wall of building going through live electrical box creating an electrical hazard such a short circuit that could
Mar 2, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#919048.rem:submit acceptable required t
Apr 11, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violatoin #35584526y issued 8/13/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c of c on file.remedy:comply with
Oct 27, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls facade and appurtenances.note:at time of inspection view at exp #1 north elevation crack deterioration damaged mortar joints and spalling.exp #4 west elevation loose
Sep 29, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior prior nov #39043996m.west elevation at 3rd floor loose stucco in danger of falling onto adjacent property lot.defective area aprox 200 sq ft.remedy:remove defective stucco
Aug 31, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.at north elevation exp # observed:step cracks in several bricks cracked and deteriorated mortar joints in parapet wall at exp #4:cracks and spalled stucco at 5th
Aug 21, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required as noted:at time of inspection i observed on exposure#1:step cracks in several spandrel bricks cracks and deteriorated mortar joints as parapet.exposure#2 cracks
Jul 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway note:at time of inspection piles of multiple objects blocking egress corridor in the basement are observed.rem:remove obstruction.
Jul 12, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of inspection it was observed that a 20' x 10' section of stucco had separated from the building and crashed to the ground., repair and/replace
Jul 6, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall noted cracked brownstone sills & lintels w/ segments dislodged @ exp 1 separating & dislodged bricks @ top of brick chimney on roof razor wire @ top of rear yard wall remedy:
Aug 2, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted egress from rear yard fire escape to st is being used to store bldg equipment materials some which are combustible wall @ rear yard is topped w/ razor wire
Aug 2, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit.noted at rear of bldg a 3'x6' deck constructed.also an opening enlarged for the installation of a new door leading to rear yard.remedy:obtain permit
Jun 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at 3rd fl apt 8 bathrm ceiling fire proofing missing w/ exposed & rotted wood framing above w/ evidence ofwater leakage inside & adjacent wall. remedy: repair all defects & su
May 19, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior sidewalk vault slab (sidewalk) defect (1)steel supports are corroded broken (2) side walk cracked and caving into ceilar at north side. creating a hazardous condition.
Jul 18, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior sidewalk vault shab. steel supports are corroded broken. sidealk cracked and caving into cellar at north side creating a hazardous condition.
Aug 20, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt APT12A
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt APT12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt APT12A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt APT12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BETWEE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 16,344 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,847 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 400 / 24
- Assessed value
- $2,103,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117237, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 536 East 5 Street
Who owns 536 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 536 East 5th St Eqtyinc.
Does 536 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 185 housing violations at this property.
Is 536 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 36% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 536 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 536 East 5 Street?
It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.