543 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00401-0042Map
Owner of record: 543 East 5th Streetassociates, .
543 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 543 East 5th Streetassociates, .. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 20, 2026. 4 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 145
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 · 35
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 2
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 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 2
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 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags and cardboards at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at trash room door at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at room leading to fire escape, in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, door leading to east yard at boiler room
Oct 1, 2024
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 consisting of floor pierced with stairs installed to cellar creating illegal duplex apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to compactor room at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2024
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the garbage storage area at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty northeast apt 6 missing. , section '' ''
May 19, 1997 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west court.
May 14, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick cheeks rear yard to cellar.
May 14, 1997
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 shower compartment installed 6 sty rear west apt 21 kitchen. located at apt 21
May 14, 1997 · Apt 21
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood window frames at 2 sty southeast apt 4 throughout. , section '' ''
May 14, 1997 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard thru out.
Sep 15, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the yard.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door at 2 sty rear east apt 6. , section '' ''
Aug 13, 1986 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
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, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. floor pierced with stairs, installed to cellar creating illegal duplex apartment. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment fro
Oct 1, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to uncover plumbing system for inspection &/or test at time of spot check inspection for apartment 22 gas roughing walls was closed laa number m00204386-i1-la , perform test
Oct 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code - complaint manner i observed gas meters and gas piping installed in public hallways. as per nyc code ( 14.13.3) c26-1325.0, fgc -e.2 and fgc 404.1 gas meters and gas pipin
Oct 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: 1)on cellar level in apt#1 full partitions erected to create 5 bedrooms w/inadependent doors. 2)a 3pc bathroom(shower,toilet,sink)created w/no permit. remedy: obtain all permits.
Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldgs records. noted: as per job#102684711 cellar is to be used as a recreational space only,however at time of inspection observed 5 inadependent rooms with
Jun 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:a fire escape for rear apartments which lands in the rear yard with no exit to street or required 30'of space between building and furthest point of yard.ex
Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post of property post permit for equipment at premises.note:at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in place w/no permit posted in any conspicuous place at worksite or visible to the public for
Oct 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observed gas meters and gas piping installed in public hallways of a multiple dwelling apt bldg. *photo taken* remedy: obtain permit and relocate.
Sep 23, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining an equip-ment use permit. noted: 4 roof mounted electronic cabinets plus probable antennas. no equipment use permit available at time of inspe
Oct 14, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure ot provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: no approved plan under alt #101769365. renovation of apt 2100/bulhead on roof in progress. remedy: stop all work. provide approved pl
Sep 15, 1998
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public property affected by construction noted using rope wood pully system in public hallway for moving of material in occupied multple dwelling creating a hazardus codtion remedy discont
Sep 15, 1998 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: removal and installation of partitions. installation of new kitchen and bathroom in apts. #5,9 and 13. note: apts 5 and 9 work completed and 13 work approx 50% completed. remedy: s
Mar 23, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 15
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 13
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 18, 2017 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2013 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 12, 2012 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 18
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 20
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 20
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 20
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 10,728 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,402 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 401 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,705,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102678, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 543 East 5 Street
Who owns 543 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 543 East 5th Streetassociates, ..
Does 543 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 543 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 543 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 543 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.