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223 East 5 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00461-0045Map

Owner of record: Evp 223 East 5th St LLC

223 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1875 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Evp 223 East 5th St LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 1 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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
12
About 75% of the building's 16 apartments
Down from 14 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 · 29

  • I

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom front rail at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom return rail at 2nd sty at building front at fire escape

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 front at fire escape

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 front at fire escape

    Dec 1, 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

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 14708840, 14708847, 1408908 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 1, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at all stories at public hall

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bilco doors leading to cellar at building front

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at roof at building front

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wiring obstructing egress to goosneck ladder at roof rear

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure ladder at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at all stories at public hall

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective breeching at east wall of boiler room at cellar

    Oct 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires running across the gooseneck ladder at roof rear

    Oct 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection lights not on.

    Jul 17, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front fire escape 2nd sty.

    Dec 27, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination stair bulkhead.

    Dec 27, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread 4th from bottom 2nd sty public hallstairs.

    Dec 27, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread 3rd from bottom 1st sty public hallstairs.

    Dec 27, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 4th sty public hall.

    Dec 27, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front blacony 2 sty.

    Dec 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front balcony 3 sty.

    Dec 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front balcony 5 sty.

    Dec 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required fixtures present night inspection.

    Dec 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35577052x issued on 12/01/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide ad

    May 20, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35577052x issued on 12/01/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (failure to maintain ad

    Feb 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation # 35577052x issued on 12/06/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 (failure t

    Dec 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without permit.observed at 120 pm removal of electrical wiring in apt #8.no application on file for electrical work.remedy:obtain permit.

    Dec 1, 2021 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note:atoi observed work being performed under aforementioned job# as result excessive amts of stored debris observed thruout apts1,2,8,9,10,12 which poses safety hazard

    Dec 1, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note:atoi observed work being performed under aforementioned job#.as result excessive amts of stored debris observed thruout apts1,2,8,9,10,12 which poses safety hazard

    Dec 1, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note:atoi observed work being performed under aforementioned job# as result excessive amts of stored debris observed thruout apts1,2,8,9,10,12 which poses safety hazard

    Dec 1, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide cover faceplate lampholder luminaire canopy for electrical outlet.exposed electrical wiring in basement splice box.remedy:comply with code.

    Dec 1, 2021 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection (6:09pm) i observed gas pip ing,gas meters was removed on flrs 2-5fl. new gas risers installed throughout bldg. no approved permits on file for work performed.pre-

    Apr 15, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. time of inspection 9:40am at time of inspection i observed new gas piping in apt 16, new copper piping no hub pipin gin apt6 and 16. both apts under construction no plumbing permit under applic

    Mar 30, 2016 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 7

    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
1875
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,320 ft²
Lot area
2,425 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
461 / 45
Assessed value
$1,395,000
Landmark / historic district
East Village / Lower East Side Historic District

HPD registration #107176, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 223 East 5 Street

Who owns 223 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Evp 223 East 5th St LLC.

Does 223 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 223 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 223 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1875 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 223 East 5 Street?

It has 16 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.