237 East 5 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00461-0037Map
Owner of record: 237 East Realty L.l.c.
237 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 17 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 237 East Realty L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 92
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 74
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 · 92
- 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes animal bed at the frontof building at fire escape, 4th story
Apr 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vistibule door to public hall , 1st story
Apr 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening push/panic or, at door to roof preventing re-entry from roof to the building , 6th story
Apr 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit vistibule to public hall , 1st story
Apr 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at vestibule door
Dec 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at building entrance door
Dec 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock set installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint throughout fire escape at building front
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 rear yard
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 3rd metal tread from bottom at fire passage way at east
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 4th metal tread from bottom at fire passage way at east
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd metal tread from bottom at fire passage way at east
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 10th metal tread from bottom at fire passage way at east
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint throughout fire escape at rear yard
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint throughout fire escape at east yard
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north brick and montar wall at rear yard yard
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd balcony at building front
May 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east fire retardient wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan underneath marble treads 11th,12th,13th, 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan underneath marble treads at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of unused gate at 1st balcony at front of building , 5th story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 1st fire escape window at balcony at front of building , 4th story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 2nd fire escape window at balcony at front of building , 3rd story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, marble tread from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th marble tread from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th, 5th, 7th marble tread from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at window lower sash at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 1st fire escape window at balcony at front of building , 2nd story
Sep 18, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock at fire passage way stairs metal enclosure gate at building front yard
Jun 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of furniture, bicycle, household items and ladders
Jun 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at building rear
Jun 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at building front
Jun 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony at fire escape at building front
Jun 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install temporary bracing/shoring below cracked stone/concrete located .above main entry doorway to building
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.defect noted:exterior concrete entry doorway lintel is cracked located at the 1st floorover entrance door.rem:maintain exterior building wall.repair/replace
May 31, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: at apt #7 interior renovation consisting ofnew partitions (sheetrock closet), new metal frame drop ceiling in bath, demolition of plaster bathrm wall & installation of cement board
Nov 4, 1998 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 12,203 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,910 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 461 / 37
- Assessed value
- $2,120,850
- Landmark / historic district
- East Village / Lower East Side Historic District
HPD registration #114519, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 237 East 5 Street
Who owns 237 East 5 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 237 East Realty L.l.c..
Does 237 East 5 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 East 5 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 237 East 5 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 East 5 Street?
It has 17 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.