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59 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00570-0006Map

Owner of record: Wilshire Limited

59 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1938 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wilshire Limited. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
28
ECB violations
29
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 12

  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestbule door. , 1st story

    Sep 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide security in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door.

    Sep 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door.

    Sep 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2003 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 28

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 1, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 15, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Seu none

    A-seu none

    Jul 30, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 30, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 28, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 8, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 22, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) replace door gibs. (52) replace or repair car floor

    Dec 29, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 29

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for v34979612k issued8/25/12 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for v34979611z issued8/25/12 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for violating conditions cited in v34979610r issued8/25/15 pursuant to28-201.2;28-204.4 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for violating conditions cited in v35924286x issued12/3/11 pursuant to28-201.2;28-204.4 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for violating conditions cited in v34924282z issued12/3/11 pursuant to28-201.2;28-204.4 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances noted:@4&3fl acunitsinstalled (illegible) entrance w/o brackets.install ac brackets or remove acunits.

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:@entrance interior staircase were boxes blocking exit passageways.remove obstruction

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation#34924285y issued on 12/03/2011 pursuant to 28-201.2;2

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for v34979614y issued8/25/12 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for v34979613m issued8/25/12 pursuant to code28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for violating conditions cited in v35924284m issued12/3/11 pursuant to28-201.2;28-204.4 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling offered for other than permanent residential purposes based on office research i was able to reserve/book a rm for 11/6/14 to 11/8/14 reservation information attachmed.rem:discontinue illegal

    Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o 75911. illegal occupancy. noted:2&3 flrs converted from 2 class "a" apts to 3 class "a" apts. 2&3 flrs apts #3a front; 2a rear, 3b & attic occupied as a transient use a

    Aug 25, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1001.4:failure to provide required means of egress from room or space.noted:2&3 flrs occupied as a tranisent use without providing required means of egress. previous violation #34924284m. rem:discontinue illega

    Aug 25, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system noted:2&3 flr & attic apts occupied as a transient use without providing fire alarm. previous violation #34924285y. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Aug 25, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    903.2.7:failure to provide as automatic sprinkler system where required. noted:2&3 flrs & attic occupied as a transient use without providing sprinkler system. previous violation #34924286y. rem:discontinue ill

    Aug 25, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob for violation condition citing in notices of violation 34924282z;34924283k;34924284m;34924285y;34924286y. rem:file a cer

    Aug 25, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #75911. illegal occupancy noted: 1- 2&3 floors converted from 2 class, a apartments to 3 class a" apartments on such floor 2- 2and 3 floor occupied as a transient use

    Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1001.4: failure to provide required means of egress from room or space. noted: 2&3 floors occupied as a transient use w/o providing required means of egress. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    907.2.8: failure to provide fire alarm system. noted 2&3 floors occupied as a transient use without providing fire alarm. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    903.2.7 failure to provide an automatic sprinkler system. noted:2&3 floors occupied as a transient use without providing sprinkler system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1009.11: failure to provide handrails between attic and 3rd floor internal staircase. remedy- provice handrails

    Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. work noted: a 2&3 floors install full height partitions to create additional class, a apartments on each floor, install water and waste lines to create 3pc bathroom and kitchen sink in ad

    Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    The primary egress stair from the 1st flr to the basement at the southwest corner is missing hazardous. remedey:provide handrails forthwith

    Jul 20, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. 10% of work completed. noted new partitions walls constructed bsaement level front. no permit pposted. locations: basement. stop all work and obtain permit and approvals from department o

    Feb 24, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted; a canopy sign installed at 1st fl restaurants & ba mirez1 approx size 20'-0" long. by 5'-0" above side walls without wording mirez 1 canopy supported by 4' poles

    Jul 8, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of mechanical equipment without 1st obtaining an equipment work & use permit h v a c unit rear mezz and basement remedy obtain equipment work & use permit forthwith

    Jan 2, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid cofo alt.100681790. locationbsmt. and 1st floor. operation of pa waithout a current. permit. location bsmt. and 1st flr. pa 175. remedy:obtain cofo & pa permit.

    Mar 7, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted installing new partitions & drop ceing new sub flooring at 2nd story location 1st & 2nd story remedy stop all work and obtain a permit

    Aug 11, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt PENT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1938
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
8,332 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
570 / 6
Assessed value
$2,902,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102194, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 59 5 Avenue

Who owns 59 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilshire Limited.

Does 59 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 59 5 Avenue 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 59 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1938 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59 5 Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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