540 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00400-0026Map
Owner of record: 540 East 5th Streetequities, INC.
540 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 540 East 5th Streetequities, INC.. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 231
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 · 105
- 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 - BHazardous
Provide provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at entrance door to building , 1st story
Apr 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at entrance door to building. , 1st story
Apr 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 10
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 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening electromagnetic lock installed at door at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an approved mechanical locking device incase of failure of electronic locking device installed at door at building front , 1st story
Sep 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 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 latch set at door at west leading to west yard at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 5th and 10th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden subfloor in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temp 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq.ft at ceiling . in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16284671 issued 04-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq.ft at ceiling . in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of defective water proof subfloor. in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq.ft, at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at top pannel approx. 1 (sq ft), inside sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16238149 issued 20-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner portruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 6th story balcony at building front at 1st fire escape from east at north
Sep 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy-duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door
Sep 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device install at the building entrance door.
Sep 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 - 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 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Sep 16, 1997
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
4
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
4
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
4
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection there are holes and water damage evident around pipe penetrations in front bedroom, bathroom and in living room area in
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection work ongoing in apt #8 including demolition of walls and ceiling finishes, new metal framing and drywall and electrical bx cable to outlets, switches and
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain. defect is: outdoor exhaust vent at rear of 1st sty restaurant terminates at ground level and does not terminate 3' above the roof as required by law. remedy: conform ventto coderequirements
Jul 27, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg: notes in apt #3 on the 2nd flr has numerous screws thru the flr board creating a hazardous condition to tenant in said apt. screws sticking up approx 3/8 of an inch (very sharp) remedy
Aug 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted:interior demolition of partitions and ceiling in apt 17 5th floor, and installed new sheetrock partition,ceilingelectrical bx cable and plumbing riser w/o first obtaining permits and
Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. in that east side and has accumilation of rubbishconstruction debris,and garbage, stored,creating a health and fire hazard. remedy: remove all debris forthwith
Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application # 103975452 as required by this department remedy:stop all work and provide plans
May 28, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted interior demolition of partition ceilings at apt 1 first floor and apt 15 5 floor and installing new sheetrock partitions electrical bx cable and new plumbing without first obta
May 21, 2004 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted constructed a one story masonary block structure on the east parapet wall w/o first obtaining permits and approvals remedy:removw or legalize if feasible
May 27, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work with permit: noted a wood deck has been installed erected on roofwithout permits. it is approx 16 x 12, constructed of pressure treated 2 x 4 lair drectly on fininshed roof surface. remedy: obtain all perm
May 8, 2002
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plan #102658802 3/23/00 noted:new penthouse storage loft space connected to 6th fl. apt. 319 west wall location 15 approx. 3'-0" smaller contrary to plan and so. wall is 14'
Apr 13, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
46k.
Oct 10, 1992 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt APT3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 7
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
- 16,326 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,839 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 400 / 26
- Assessed value
- $2,103,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120155, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 540 East 5 Street
Who owns 540 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540 East 5th Streetequities, INC..
Does 540 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 540 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 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.