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231 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00461-0041Map

Owner of record: Evp 231 East 5th St LLC

231 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1877 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Evp 231 East 5th St LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 12, 2026. 1 of the 42 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 12, 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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 42

  • B

    Replace with new the missing strike plate at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep at interior of door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 all yard at north

    Apr 15, 2026

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 14th, 15th and 16th wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Apr 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead

    Apr 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1 sty public hall leading to basement at boiler room

    Dec 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors door to rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak throughout ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling at public hall

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling at public hall

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead door at public hall

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stop at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building rear at fire escape

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets at building rear at fire escape

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown vegetation at rear yard

    Oct 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding temperature of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective elbow at steam riser pipe at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardaint material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective steam riser at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide approved wire screen below skylight at stair bulkhead to roof.

    Jan 31, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles wood at 5th sty public hall.

    Jan 31, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records. illegal occupancy use same as cited in previous violation #35592171y at 1st floor level converted space occupied as an unlicensed physi

    Oct 7, 2025 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records. illegal occupancy noted:at 1st fl level converted/occupied as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment(adult) known as "lily foot spa" w/ having 4 ma

    Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district. an unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a r8b district on the 1st fl as per 12-10. noted:business as "lily foot spa". a female masseuse who is not a

    Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with non-conforming use in residential district noted:1st floor occupied/operating as an illegal message parlor(known as lilly foot spa)in a residential district.previous violation 35592535x r

    Jan 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does nor conform to plans-shoring.at time of inspection at an active 5 story jobsite under permit#123812525,it was observed shoring on floors 1-5 on said jobsite.upon review of approved plans shoring on 1f

    Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted: at first floor partition walls to create 4 rooms, 1 commercial sink with water & waste lines. remedy: obtain permits

    Dec 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted:1st fl illegally occupied as an adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment,known as "lily foot spa" massag

    Dec 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Zr 73-36 1st fl level has been occupied as adult physical culture&physical culture establishment "lily foot spa" w/o bsa approval as required per zr 73-36&illegal massage parlor as per zr 12-10. remedy:disconti

    Dec 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted: at first floor level partition walls to create 4 rooms, 1 commercial sink with water & waste lines. remedy: obtain permits

    Dec 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with non conforming use in residential district.noted:at the time of inspection there was an illegal massage parlor in operation in a residential district lilly foot spa cocaters at the first

    Dec 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit,work noted: in cellar water,drainage pipe ran to a 2 piece bathroom. 100% completed. remedy: obtain permit

    Oct 20, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner;observation has beenmade in cellar.in boiler room fresh air 0pening is missing a fire damper.remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Oct 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit. at the time of inspection,observed the sub-floor remove to add 2x8 boards to the structural frame floor and a new layer of plywood. work about 70% completed w/o a permit. remedy:obtain permit o

    Jan 10, 2020 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35167966k issued on 02/10/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit

    Apr 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35281408p issued on 11/29/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.2 mezzanine floors erected

    Feb 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35167966k issued on 02/10/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit 2 mezzanine floors erected(wooden structure)in

    Nov 29, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summs/viol#35167966k issued on 02/10/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order and/or file a cofc.

    Oct 4, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35167966k issued on 02/10/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: @ 2 mezzanine fls erecte

    Sep 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35167966k issued on 02/10/2017 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.apt#7 on 4th floor,sta

    Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35167966k issued on 02/10/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.left erected in apt #7 o

    Aug 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35167966k issued on 2/10/17 & to fail a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. 4th flr apt#7 erected 2 mezzanine flrs w/ stairc

    May 31, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35167966k issued on 02/10/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply with commissi

    Apr 8, 2017 · Penalty $2,430

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.dept of bldgs records indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" m/d.now apt#7 at 5th flr used/converted.rem:disconti

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc1018.1 and 27-366 for transient.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc902.1 and 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinueillegal occupancy.

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: 2 mezzanine floors erected(wooden structure)in apt#7 4th fl,w/staircase to access & both mezzanine space are arranged as a bedrooms w/o proper 2nd means or of egress.(100% work co

    Feb 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,630

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at apt #4, floor board broken in center room. rmdy: repair and/or replace.

    Oct 22, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    File a certificate form, application etc. containing a material false statement(s) under job #103170809-alt02 pw-1 is marked "no"for rent control/stabilization.at time of inspection there are 7 units in the

    Oct 22, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit : 20%of work complete . noted: new structural steel i beam and steel columns installed at cellar level supporting making a room at cellar rear , no permit posted .location : cellar rear a

    Feb 22, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 22NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2016 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 8

    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 (C7)
Year built
1877
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,255 ft²
Lot area
2,425 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
461 / 41
Assessed value
$1,879,200
Landmark / historic district
East Village / Lower East Side Historic District

HPD registration #119900, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 231 East 5 Street

Who owns 231 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Evp 231 East 5th St LLC.

Does 231 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 231 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1877 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 East 5 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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