5 West 21 Street

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00823-0035Map

5 West 21 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1851 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Pelli, Daniel. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 10
ECB violations: 17
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Mar 15, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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 · 4

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
CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 9th metal tread from bottom up at 4th story balcony at fire escape building front
May 20, 2022
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 2, 2015
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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 7, 2013
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 7, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 29, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 31, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 5, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 1999
Dob violation - active
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Feb 23, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Feb 23, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 23, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 23, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

Class - 2
Failure to post permit for work at premises. premises is landmarked building with landmark status. dob permit #110433996 exp 4-15-11 posted at ground floor store to obtain c of o. no landmarks approval,cne or
Oct 31, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications: noted: lights not operational at time of inspection time of inspection 7pm. remedy: conform shed to code.
Oct 31, 2010
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3 28-118.3.2 noted c of o 118978 revoked court remedy: obtain valid c of o & or discontinue illegal occupancy
Jan 5, 2010
Resolve
Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit remedy obtain or permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition. location bathroom and kitchen observed new waste vent and water lines install.
Jan 31, 2003
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maitain building exterior noted:1.at the front of buiding 2nd floor level brickwork created seperation witht eroded motor joints.2.front facade alone 2nd floor spalling at revenues locations.3.at roo
Feb 15, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted:1.interior stairwell as various floor levels with floor & landing sagging.2.4th floor level crock approx1/4" floor to ceiling at rear all of stairwell.3.4th floor stairwell ha
Feb 15, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit passageway:required with decreased by obstruction.noted:at public stairwell 2nd floor level area required with decreased by approx 6"-8"due to chase enclosure.remedy:provide required passageway width.
Feb 15, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans.noted:at roof level by light over 5fl apt non-combustible metal screens not installed over glass as stated in approved plans doted 5/22/97 under alt #637/87.rem:conform t
Feb 15, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Violation: work does not conform to approved plans in the fifth floor apt. plans shows a sink in the kitchen. sink was not installed.alt.63787approved plan dated 5/22/97.remedy: conform to approved plans,
Feb 5, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Violation:use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16 no outside fresh air provided for gas fired hot water hestjher in 5th floor apt.plus hot water heather located
Feb 5, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Violation: gas vent reduced or undersized in the 5 th floor apt. the gas fired hot water heater flue vent is reduced from 4" to 3" after passing thru outside wall plus no vent flue pipe thru wall. remedy
Feb 5, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Violation:plumbing fixtures not properly trapped and or vented.bathroom sink not vented,vent connection into vent stack to low. (below fixtutres)remdy: properly trap or vent fixtures.
Feb 5, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: at 5 fl apt. bathroom location no tile unstalled on fl & walls, 2)at 5th fl apt. door from bedroom to public hallway not sealed. all conditions contrary to approv
Feb 5, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted renovation of third floor area new walls partitions noted. remedy: stop all work obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use.
May 2, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall (hazardous) defect is cracked loose and defective wood cornice on facade of building remedy:make all repairs forthwith.
Aug 17, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans noted work contrary to approved plans at cellar level & first floor level work perfrm under permit #101366594-01 issued 3/11/97 & exsp 10/1/97 cellar & 1st doing busines
Apr 7, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: 1st floor commercial space has beenaltered creating 4 rooms (or units) by constructing partitions and lo-wing ceiling. remedy: obtain approval and permits or return premises t
Jun 18, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 5
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 (C5)
Year built: 1851
Floors: 5
Residential units: 4
Building area: 7,545 ft²
Lot area: 2,469 ft²
Zoning: C6-4A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 823 / 35
Assessed value: $1,570,500
Landmark / historic district: Ladies' Mile Historic District

HPD registration #143740, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.

Questions about 5 West 21 Street

Who owns 5 West 21 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pelli, Daniel.

Does 5 West 21 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 West 21 Street 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 West 21 Street built?

City records list 1851 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5 West 21 Street?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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