324 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00446-0020Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

324 East 5 Street is a school building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 76
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 20

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 31, 2010
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed

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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 27, 2001
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 76

Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35724606x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted several fpsc smoke doors not self-closing throughout the school.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35724605y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1;27-381.noted several emergency lights not working throughout
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reisued ecb#35724604m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted at school yard the fence along rear property line at street damaged,bent and broken at exp#3,black fence. rem:repair and/or repl
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35724603k failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted ceiling and walls peeling and spalling at basement level at supply/lunch room.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.noted:exit door#4 not self closing.rem:repair replace door.
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 1
: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny
Oct 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688937p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at basement level(supply rm), ceiling and wall peeling, damage and spalling, from water and decay. remedy: repair and replace.
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688936n. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at school yard, the fence along rear property line at street is damaged bent and broken. black fence exposure 3. remedy: repair
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688927l. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: there are several doors on 4th and 5th floors that are not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Re-issue #35688929p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: several emergency lights were not operationa
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 1
: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at rooflevel chimney running and stop cracks and parapet in disrepair.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at bulkhead cracks and spalling at ceiling & walls.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.no emergency lights working throughout building.rem:repair/replace lighting
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at all throughout broken glass panels.rem:repair and/or replace.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.observed at exposure 1 facade cornice at pipe running from sidewalk to roof in disrepair,also throughout pieces of concrete falling.rem:maintain exterior bui
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at basement supply area ceiling in disrepair water penetration and foundationspalling.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 1
Reissue#35674866j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at 5th floor classrooms,hallway ceilings spalling and cracks skylight cracks,throughout exit 5 interior cracks above door.the flo
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at 5 floor 508,4 fl 401,402 doors are not closing properly.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.observed at 3 floor smoke by 302,exit 4 and5 doors are not closing properly.rem:repair/replace door.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at exposure 3(black)fence in disrepair,angeled and broken fencing.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed at exposure 2 spider crack and running throughout entire wall,exit 5 exteriorcracks.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 18, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35657954p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at 5th floor room 509 and roof level water penetrating from leakage in door at 5th fl at room 506 lea
Apr 14, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing properly atoi.atoi i observed that@3fl auditorium 2exit door not selfclosing properly.@1fl gym 1exit (way to 4thst),@1fl cafeteria 1exit door not selfclosing properly.atoi when tested.
May 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.atoi i observed that@5fl@rm509@roof level water penetration for leakage in roof.@5fl rm506 leakage is 1side wall water penetration in 1point in rm507 in roof lev
May 23, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue35558076r doi4.28.21 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381 atoi i observed that@3fl auditorium 8emergency exit light
May 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35495774z failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit discharge & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-281. noted: at time of my inspection,i observed at the 3rd fl at th
Apr 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35422232r failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit dischsarges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted; at time of inspection i observed at 3rd fl at the
May 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at first floor gymnasium way to 4th streetone exit door is not self closing properly at the time of inspection rmdy: repair / replace door.
May 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) at 3rd floor auditorium 3place each place 2 lights, and at 3rd floor stair "b" one place
May 2, 2018
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue# 35094056r. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ corridors & rooms 507,402, vertical cracks inside & outside from rooms to corridors. rem: repair wall masonry. rem: comply w/ code
Oct 6, 2016
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue #34987593y cracked walls. @ corridors & rms 507, 210c, vertical cracks inside & outside from rms to corridors. remedy: repair wall masonry.
Apr 9, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
27-371(b) plexi vision panels @ stairway door c on the 5 fl & rm 506, thermoplastic vision panel installed. remedy: provide code compliant vision panels.
Apr 9, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective emergency lighting @ 1st fl gym & lunch rm, inoperative emergency lighting. remedy: repair or replace lighting w/battery backup.
Apr 9, 2014
Resolve
Class - 3
Wall cracks noted at inside and outside room 507 from ceiling to flooralso plaster damage at room 210c ceiling. remedy: make repairs.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 34941674m,34996847h,34906846x defective doors throughout multiple staircase,exit,corridor doors broken,dragging off hinges. remedy: make safe!! replace all split/broken doors.
Jan 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34906847h. defective doors throughout bldg, multiple doors not closing properly. remedy: repair door.
Mar 28, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective grates and steel drop doors the street grate at rear is eroded beyond repair w/ 1 1/2" deflection the sidewalk steel elevator drop doors at front have eroded beyond repair and are supported by a ladde
Mar 17, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective plaster surface the plaster is cracked loose w/ pieces missing at 5th floor room 507 appx 2ft square ceiling area 2nd floor stairway c ceiling area 1st floor gym west wall and ceiling area rem: repair
Mar 17, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective broken door the fire proof self closing door is broken along the hinge style and flexes while trying to close rem:replace door and maintain self closing
Mar 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective doors the fire proof self closing doors the fire proof self closing properly at stairway a 2nd & 4th floor rem: repair doors to self close properly
Mar 17, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Water penetration has damaged walls & ceiling in gas meter room. remedy: stop water penetration.
Nov 20, 2008
Resolve
Class - 2
5th flr at stwy 'a' no door check also 3rd & 4th flr stwy 'c' no door check. remedy: repair/replace door checks.
Nov 20, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company advertising sign not permitted in a r6b/r8a zoning district.(st joseph's college new york) remedy:remove illegalsign.
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Reissue: 34513121l. exterior brick facade has a vertical crack runningfrom the 5th fl thru the 1st floor located @ the airshaft approx. an 1/2 inch wide. remedy: repair facade / brick work / airshaft
Mar 8, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Noted: water leaks to basement from backyard (skylight) by exit #6. remedy: repair leak.
Mar 3, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Re-issue vio # 34312314r. noted: airshaft brick stucco facade between east & west structure has vertical cracks approx. 1/2 inch. running total length of bldg from 5th to 1st fl. remedy: make all necessary repa
Mar 3, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the department of buildings rules &
Mar 18, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report : periodic inspectionof exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy : file
Aug 6, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted corroded trpas doors in front of building remedy:maintain building replace trap doors
Mar 30, 2004
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 9
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt NA
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 40,000 ft²
Lot area: 23,626 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 446 / 20
Assessed value: $4,083,300
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 324 East 5 Street

Who owns 324 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 324 East 5 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 324 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 324 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

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