542 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00400-0031Map
Owner of record: Liberty Toye LLC
542 East 5 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1970 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 81 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Liberty Toye LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 27 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 71
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 23
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 35
- 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 - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 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.
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 - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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 - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 , at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2015
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 71
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
42g11,98bb05,99bb05,68m07,100m07. 42g11-controller fuses bypassed replace;98bb05-current five year test expired perform and file test; 99bb05-current one year test expired perform and file test; 68m07-maintenan
Sep 27, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
42g11,99bb05,99bb05,68h07,100h07. 42g11-controller fuses bypassed replace; 98bb05-current five year test expired perform and file test; 99bb05-current one year test expired perform & file test; 68m07-maintenanc
Sep 27, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit - contractor failed to obtain a permit for the use of excavator to travel on floors. remedy: no use of excavation above cellar level until alt3 permit files no extracting excavator until permit
Nov 26, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.opening were constructed on roof that presented a fall hazard to men installing steel and masonry.failing to cover these holes pre
Nov 26, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to the approved construction documents &/or amendments at the 1st flr level concrete floor has been removed more than what is specified on plan(almost half of the floor removed).at roof le
Nov 26, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.1.3-contractor's sited/ofice/shanty w/in 30 of new construction of combustible material.shanty erected in the cellar is made of combustible material (plywood) and workers left a space heater on inside unat
Nov 26, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Suspended scaffolds outriggers beams installation not in compliance w/dob approved cd-5. noted: outriggers beam frame support,counter weights w/o proper support. tie backs not to plan. 6 pictures filed. stop
Nov 26, 2012
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05,86m07.
Apr 9, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16b11/05i10/21q11 16-b-11 provide handle to close door from inside of elevator
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73m. 73- provide fireman service according to city code #27-996.2.
Aug 8, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt APT3K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 5H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 3P
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 3P
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3P
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3P
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3P
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 13
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 5P
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2015 · Apt 6B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 81
- Building area
- 71,334 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,076 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 400 / 31
- Assessed value
- $13,028,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143647, last renewed Aug 15, 2024.
Questions about 542 East 5 Street
Who owns 542 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Liberty Toye LLC.
Does 542 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 542 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 East 5 Street?
It has 81 residential units and 83 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.