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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door.
Sep 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building front, roof.
Sep 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 24, 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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.