5 University Place

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00548-0004Map

5 University Place is a hotel built in 1962 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 114
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

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
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 16, 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.
Oct 26, 2016
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 114

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

Class - 1
100##17. as per 2014 building code section bc 3012.1 (accidents) elevator is cease used until accient information is released so an accidentreport can be filed.
Jul 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
100##17 elevator being cease used due to accident investigation.need to notify dob for inspection and release of accident report.
Jul 9, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu5a10,9b10,67x10. 5a10-door zone restrictor has been tampered with disables and rendered ioperative, this is a saety device to ensure passenger safety. 9b10-car floor need to be repaired damaged tripping
Jun 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
3m7,cu16b1,cu42g11. 3m7-provide city id tag in cab; 16b1-adjust hoistway doors fully close device running with a 2" gap. 42g11-replaced jumped fused in controller.
Jun 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-317.3 failure to register cooling tower. remedy: comply w/code
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 287-317.3 failure to register cooling tower. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
67/l/10,67-buzz on phone line repair
Aug 10, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file artichect/engineer report
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted : 9th floor roof, wienstien building 'b' side ( along greene st ) south end excessive accumulation of construction debris & materials. debris brick & mortar; mate
Mar 22, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02 57 clean refuse from pit;clean and maintain oil recovery unit
May 7, 2001
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable lawsand regulations in that const. activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7am & 6pm w/o a variance, as req
Aug 28, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failue to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection plan 100771586 noted no approve plans on premises remedy provide approved plan at premises
Mar 1, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o2,3o2,32m7. 57-clean pit of oil & dirt. 3-clean top of car. 32- provide covers on toc for door operators.
Jun 16, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46o2,18m7,74m7,9h12,32m7. 46-clean hoist cables. 18-interlock coversmissing. 74-missing fiscal plate. 9-replace car gibbs. 32-replace missing covers.
Jun 16, 1998
Resolve
Unknown
75u,03i,. 03-i-11 repair hole in cab.
Mar 1, 1996
Resolve
Unknown
75u,03i,. 03-i-11 install missing panels on cabwalls.
Mar 1, 1996
Resolve
Unknown
75u,.
Mar 1, 1996
Resolve
Unknown
75u,.
Mar 1, 1996
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H8)
Year built: 1962
Floors: 9
Residential units: —
Building area: 116,237 ft²
Lot area: 22,220 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 102
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 548 / 4
Assessed value: $11,522,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #138728, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 5 University Place

Who owns 5 University Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York University.

Does 5 University Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 University Place rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 5 University Place built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

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