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521 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00401-0053Map

Owner of record: 521 E. 5th LLC

521 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 521 E. 5th LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
133

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2025

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
3
About 17% of the building's 18 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 · 55

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a0, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2025 · Apt A0

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutchen plate at steam riser at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a0, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2025 · Apt A0

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutchen plate at steam riser at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt a0, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2025 · Apt A0

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutchen plate at steam riser at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a0, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2025 · Apt A0

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lowe sash counter balance at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... in cabinet under sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jul 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 improper sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower cabinet at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation stream rise at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 - can't move frame's plastic up at public hall, 1st story

    May 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - inoperative located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system from 1st story building entrance to foyer located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper and lower sashes at first window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Unable to gain access. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35576199x issued on 2/17/2022 for excessive roof deck materials removed and placed all around to include

    Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    No access gained. no certificate of correction on file as per commissioner's request for class 1 work without a permit violation #35576198y issued 2/17/2022 for workers installing a rubber roof using torch . no

    Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain multiple improperly installed a/c units with inadequately secured brackets, creating obstructions along facade exposure 1. conditions include 1 unit at the 2nd story, 2 at the 3rd story, 1 a

    Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35576198y issued on 02/17/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to file for d

    May 16, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35576199x issued on 02/17/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to safeguard

    May 16, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35576199x issued on 02/17/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 (inadequate

    Dec 12, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35576198y issued on 02/17/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 (work witho

    Dec 12, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.note at time of inspection observed workers installing a rubber roof using a torch.no permit found on the department of buildings website.remedy:comply with notice of violation.

    Feb 17, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note:at time of inspection observed work being performed on the roof putting down a rubbor roof.they removed roof deck materials to get to the roof piles of 2x4 materia

    Feb 17, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to protect all persons & property affected by construction op.at the front south exposure workers were observed at edge erecting or adjusting scaffold without wearing fall protection harness no tie back

    May 26, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted bulging spalling & large cracks in walls & clgs in bdrm & living room ktcn this presents a severe hazard due to potential collapse & requires immediateco

    Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all person and property affected by construction operations noted public hallway portion of ceiling appx 3ft x 4ft leftopen w/o temp cover exposing utility line cut beams & assorted misc it

    Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. noted: fire escape ladderblocked @ 2nd fl by sidewalk shed decking. noted location. front facade of bldg. remedy: remove obstruction

    Dec 16, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. (approx 40% of work completed). noted two sections of first floor. ceiling removed in coarodor, revetaling joist plumbing in two second floor alrtments. new wood base and demoli

    Nov 15, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt A0

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 5, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 28, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 28, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 26, 2010 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 25, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    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
18
Building area
6,870 ft²
Lot area
2,425 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
401 / 53
Assessed value
$1,388,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101421, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 521 East 5 Street

Who owns 521 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 E. 5th LLC.

Does 521 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 521 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 East 5 Street?

It has 18 residential units.

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