218 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00460-0020Map
Owner of record: 218 East 5th Streetassocaites,
218 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1866 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 218 East 5th Streetassocaites,. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 4 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 17
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 25, 2019
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer/intercom. in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2004 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective floor cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st. cement stair from bottom to front entrance door at stoop
Jun 8, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window frame at 1st living room from north at west, 5th story, apartment
Aug 15, 2001 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar.
Sep 5, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna on soil vent at southeast roof.
Aug 18, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear balcony household items.
Aug 18, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 3 sty east apt 3e daly. , section '' ''
Feb 1, 1994 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty west apt 4w brandford. , section '' ''
Nov 19, 1990 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at thetime of inspection of 5 story alt 2 building,upon review the dept records observed that the bldg is under fswo under complaint#1565196 on 2/
Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection observed an active construction site with painting work in progress using a suspended scaffold.during inspection noted that the side
Feb 25, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to notify the department of suspended scaffold installation.attime of inspection noted an active construction site with painting work in progress using a suspended scaffold.during inspection observed a
Feb 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide scaffold training certificate at time of inspectionobserved an active construction site with painting work in progress using a suspended scaffold.during inspection i requested to the worker f
Feb 25, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing & or appurtenances hazardous.at the time of inspection found that gas meters & riser are located in public hallway thru-out the bldg exposed on all floors.remedy:maintain plumbing &
Oct 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is:3rd floor masonry decorative brownstone lintel fell onto sidewalk and entrance stoop.decorative lintel east of front entrance door.remedy:make necessary repa
Nov 14, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building-hazardous.in that header beams at basement front and rear are cracked and defective and are being supported with shoring.fire rated material is missing and exposing beams.remedy:mak
Sep 1, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.-work noted:at the basement store front east,removed rated materials from ceiling,demolished interior partitions at rear and installed shoring at front without first obtaining permits and
Jul 20, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: at rear of building (1st floor) (1) as newly constructed (steel) balcony approx 10'x25' with stair leading from 1st floor to garden without first obtaining permit (2) two openings
Jan 21, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wal defect noted at rear of bldg south facade holes in wall due to removal of still platform and installation secured of st porch stucco exterior finish approx 9'x4' lock deter
Dec 19, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and or appurtenances hazardous remedy maintain plumbing and or apportenances location netus and gas lines that are located in public hallways
May 13, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted lot line windows size 2x2 at 4 &5 east side apt remedy remove windows and restore to legal condition forthwith
Nov 29, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 1, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 14, 2004 · Apt 5W
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 7, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Floor
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Stairs
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Floor
May 18, 2004 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1866
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,356 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,404 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 460 / 20
- Assessed value
- $1,464,300
- Landmark / historic district
- East Village / Lower East Side Historic District
HPD registration #129520, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 218 East 5 Street
Who owns 218 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 218 East 5th Streetassocaites,.
Does 218 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 218 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 218 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1866 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 218 East 5 Street?
It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.