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531 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00401-0048Map

Owner of record: Fariba Enterprises,inc.

531 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Fariba Enterprises,inc.. HPD has recorded 330 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
330
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
298

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 330

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at boiler room

    Nov 16, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room

    Nov 18, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ... vestibule door knob , 1st story

    Oct 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 wall erected from floor to ceiling creating extra room in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door knob assembly on door to room with egress window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stair bulkhead leading to the roof , 5th story

    Aug 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at south at fire escape, 2nd story

    Oct 12, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system from building entrance to apartment at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors door to roof at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner install at boiler room interior wall ( create carbon monoxide hazard ) at cellar

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 9, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx. 35 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exp#1(front) to safeguard the public and property

    Apr 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 10, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 10, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 24, 1996

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 24, 1996

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 24, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. noted: apartment 4b at 5th fl converted living room to bedroom w/ bed, dresser and personal items., discontinue i

    Sep 16, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. noted: at apartment 4b at 5th fl erected full height partition wall with door creating bedroom in living room., obtain all permits

    Sep 16, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35375988h issued on 04-16-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a ce

    Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of inspection noted first floor hallway being used for storage fo 2 baby strollers and 2 shopping carts which partially obstruct staircase as pe

    Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:at front expo 1,a section of coppingstone approximatel 1'x1'is missing southwest corner and ove the 5th flr window brownstone lintel is spalling.(note

    Apr 16, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly w/out a p.a. permit. noted: at 1st floor level bar, seating bench & chairs w/ tables arranged to accomo- date approx. 80-85 persons w/ accessory standing areas. premises not

    Aug 25, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted: (1) rear part of east bearing wall is bulging appox 2"-3", loose & defective brick work at diff section from 1st floor to roof (2) floors saggings appox.2" from west to east side in

    Feb 28, 1997 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maitnain exterior building wall noted rear part of east bearing wall is bulging approximately 2to3 with loose and defective brick work from ground to parapet wall remedy submit structural stability r

    Jan 9, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
6,800 ft²
Lot area
2,426 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
401 / 48
Assessed value
$1,927,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114218, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 531 East 5 Street

Who owns 531 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fariba Enterprises,inc..

Does 531 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 330 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 531 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 East 5 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.