236 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00460-0029Map
Owner of record: 236 E 5 Street LLC
236 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 236 E 5 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 88
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 31, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door
Mar 23, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Mar 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Mar 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at lobby, 1st story
Apr 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at lobby, 1st story
Apr 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rear yard
Apr 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ga, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt GA
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room
Dec 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt C 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 6, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at electrical room door at cellar
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder west stack at building rear at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable obstructing egress at west goose neck ladder
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at roof bulkhead
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening locking device at roof bulkhead door
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof bulkhead door
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires and extention cords under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of combustible materials stored under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of barbecue grill at rear yard
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east court yard stack at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories all balconies and all components at east court yard at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garden and household items obstructing egress at rear yard
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material throughout at boiler room
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 sheet rock and metal stud walls erected creating storge room at boiler room
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance at boiler room
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling throughout at cellar
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th sty balcony at west stack building rear at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at cellar door at cellar
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories all balconies and all components at east stack at buling rear at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories all balconies and all components at west stack at building rear at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east stack building reat at fire escape
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 metal cage erected under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed at bottom of front entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed at bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 metal gate erected with lockable metal door creating storage space under stairs. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing , 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
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.
Jun 17, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt ga, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt GA
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to multiple wall mounted ac units at the 3rd and 4th floors of exposure 1 installed without exterior brackets., repair and/replace
Jul 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed no ventilation in the gas meter room that is located in the basement. as per appendix 2 of the 2014 fgc gas meter rooms shall have adequate ventilation., obtain permit
Oct 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
At cellar level, electrical/ boiler rooms, several opening due pipes/ cables penetration, missing bricks and other failures without fire stopping provided, provide/maintain fire stopping
Oct 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed excessive storage in the boiler and the gas meter rooms that are located in the cellar/ basement. gas meter rooms, when provided, shall at all times be kept clear of all rubbish; and shall not be used
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At cellar level, utilities rooms, excessive storage of combustible materials., maintain adequate construction housekeeping
Oct 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
At cellar level, back yard , exposure # 3, exit pass away/discharge fire scape is being obstructed by flower pots through out, remove obstruction
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in the lobby area under the stairs the permanent installation of flexible cord from the wall light to an unsupported receptacle outlet box. this is an immediate fire and shock hazard.; ec 400.8, comp
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed at the entrance of the basement opposite the electrical meter room a convenience receptacle outlet not of the gfci type as required within 6 feet of a sink. photos taken., install gfc1 protection; pr
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the rear yard, the boiler room and the electrical equipment room the failure to support/ properly secure conduit raceways. the conduits, cable raceways and junction boxes are hanging off the walls
Oct 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
-at cellar level, interior exposure #2, metal deck extension (more that 300 sqft) was build without a permit., obtain permit
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 1
I observed in the electrical meter room the excessive storage of building materials, storage shelving. this is an immediate fire hazard as no storage shall be permitted in the electrical equipment room. photos
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted entire renovation lf apartment "a2" 1st floor new walls ceiling floors plumber and electrical. approximatly 80% complete. stop all work. remedy: stop all work, obtain all
Aug 27, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to building department records: noted- one class a apartment has been built in the basement area-supt. apt. location: center storage area. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy or r
Apr 21, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to building department records noted:a class a apartment has been created in the basement area location:center storage area supers apartment remedy:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy or
Nov 27, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt D3
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt D3
Open - General
Janitor/super
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt D3
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Door/window
Door
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt D1
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt F5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt D4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Door/window
Door
May 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt B2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt A5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt A2FIRS
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt A2FIRS
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1912
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 25,002 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,059 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 460 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,748,600
- Landmark / historic district
- East Village / Lower East Side Historic District
HPD registration #103876, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 236 East 5 Street
Who owns 236 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 236 E 5 Street LLC.
Does 236 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 236 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 236 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 236 East 5 Street?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.