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216 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00460-0019Map

Owner of record: Moll, Stephan

216 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1866 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Moll, Stephan. HPD has recorded 220 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
220
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
220

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 19, 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
6
About 50% of the building's 12 apartments
Down from 9 in 2018

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 · 220

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner bracket at 1st window from east, 4th story at building front

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading at south yard , 1st story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at door leading to boiler room at boiler room, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut off knob at radiator in the kitchenette located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose upper escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at door in the 1st entrance from north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at north wall in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the landing and stairs at all stories at public hall

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the 1st entrance from east located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt gfw, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt gfw, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water exceeding 130 degrree at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtier at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the 2nd entrance from east at north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to tenant's mobile device located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the door at entrance located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the foyer located at apt gfw, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance located at bsmt-apt gfw, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt gfw, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt GFW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 5th story

    Jun 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door to the roof

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed an improperly mounted 1st-floor ac unit leaking water, with a cracked, weathered window sill and deteriorated exterior facade at exp 1., repair and/replace; remove and/or properly secure ac unit,

    Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: atoi, observed at cellar, piles and bags of garbage, debris, used and unused construction materials, bags of cements, fire extinguishers and numerous other

    Sep 24, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: at the time of inspection, observed at 5th floor level, boxes and construction material blocking access to apartment door. at stairway leading to roof, fir

    Sep 12, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    In apartment #7 new installation of outlets and switches no application on file with d.o.b., obtain permit

    Aug 23, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection i observed throughout apartments 3, 5, and 7 water damaged and deuterating fixtures outlets panel boxes with breakers and wires from the last flood., comply with ec

    Aug 23, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed water leaking from lights and outlets in apt#3 at time of inspection., repair and/replace

    Aug 21, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: observed access door from exterior staircase to the roof was not locked and alarm was off. open edge on the roof (exposure 3) no parapet walls no guardrail

    Aug 17, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work with out permit : at time of inspection of a 5 story building on the roof observed electrical work done on the wall at expo.#4 ( new electrical line and gang box installed) connected to a/c units. dob reco

    Aug 17, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. improper exit/exit access doorway, comply with code; remove obstruction

    Aug 8, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Oil bnr poor flame odor@start/blr flue plate needs bolts+gasketýcement not acceptable¨/oil shutoff vlv miss top of tank/heat controller not calibrated@<55*outside+@68*inside/debris inside+outside blr room/unuse

    Feb 23, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises.note:at time of inspection at occupied family dwelling construction activity in apt #1 under job #m00818458-i1 cc have not been posted.active permits

    Feb 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo. noted: job # 140969281 to renovate apt # 1,2,5,6,and 8 was signed off on 08/29/2022. apt #2 is occupied entirely to store construction materials contrary to cofo# 775

    Oct 14, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: at time of inspection observed in occupied building excessive dust throughout. hallways, stairwells, handrails and recycling trash bins covered with dust.

    Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit atoi,i observed on expire permit in bldg active const work in bldg w/o valid dob permit.permit expired5/28/21&issued to kenny watson.stop all work&make site safe&clean&secure obtain permit

    Aug 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit.observed at 8am removal of electricalwiring in apartment 2.no application on file for electrical work.remedy:obtain permit.

    Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in basement worker digging and installing sanitary waste piping and no permits on file for any plumbing work being performed in basement at time of inspection, work was about 25% complete, obtain all

    Jun 16, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed excessive construction demo debris stored / piled in apt # 1 inadequate manner on 1st floor level., maintain adequate construction housekeeping

    Apr 7, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed work had begun under the aforementioned job number.the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods of protection tenants on the

    Apr 7, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide effective continuity for metal raceways enclosures cable armor.raceway to emergency lights in hallway not continuous.rem:provide effective electrical continuity.

    Apr 7, 2021 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Prohibitted use of electrical metalic tubing(emt)electrical matalic raceway used for outdoor lighting rear of building.rem:comply with ec code.

    Apr 7, 2021 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintian bldg in code compliant manner walls & appurtenancenote at exposure #1 front facade 1st fl decorative concrete above window has deteriorated & fallen off.not in danger of any more spalling

    Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at front of building the decorative stone is deteriorating, repair and/replace

    May 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt APT9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt GFW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt GFW

    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 (C1)
Year built
1866
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
6,853 ft²
Lot area
2,308 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
460 / 19
Assessed value
$728,100
Landmark / historic district
East Village / Lower East Side Historic District

HPD registration #117329, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 216 East 5 Street

Who owns 216 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Moll, Stephan.

Does 216 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 220 housing violations at this property.

Is 216 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 216 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1866 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 216 East 5 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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