172 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00824-0036Map
Owner of record: Thor 172 Fifth Avenue LLC
172 5 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Thor 172 Fifth Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2025. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 54
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall. at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material west and north walls intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and north walls intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the west and north walls intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and north walls intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east, west and north walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north east and west walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe at floor at west in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower escutcheon plates at steam riser pipe at east in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and west walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and south walls at public hall, 4th story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule area at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in vestibule area at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the vestibule area at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 3rd story
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony, front west stack at fire escape
May 25, 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.
Feb 15, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window at 4th story balcony ,west stack at building front
Jan 2, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at 1st story public hall and outside door of boiler room
Jan 2, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes electrical wiring at 3rd story balcony 2nd stack from east at fire escape
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd and 4th story balcony 2nd stack from east at fire escape
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 1st stack from east building front at fire escape
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 2nd stack from east building front at fire escape
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Apr 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Apr 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
Apr 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - 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 5, 2018
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2016 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and the north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2016 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 26
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-complaint. at time of inspection damage observed to have been sustained to sidewalk shed due to a vehicle impacted. a partial swo issued on sidewalk shed & pipe scaffold.
Aug 14, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 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 - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 27, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8131
Oct 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8131
Jun 1, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8131
May 12, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 5, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(3) replace missing gaurds where necessary; (33) basement door; (51) properly tag governor for performance of 5 yr test; (52) properly cover holes in hatch door; (53) proper clearance between counterweight and buffer
Jul 11, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Electrical without a permit. note: at time of inspection at above premises observed in unit #5b and adjacent bathroom of unit #5a electricalactivity with no permit on file for scope of work. *stop all electrica
Aug 9, 2023 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35387454l issued on 08/03/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawful act,gas work in
Sep 19, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35264083l issued on 10/03/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. please file c of c. remedy: comply w/comm's or
Aug 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35264083l issued on 10/3/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out a permit. rem: comply w/ commissioner
Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35264083l issued on 1/18/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out a permit. noted: doing gas work. rem:
Apr 28, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35264083l issued ob 1/18/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2017 1rcny 102-01.work w/out permit @cellar.rem:comply w/comm's order &/o
Mar 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35264082l issued on 10/3/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. gas work (piping) done w/o
Jan 18, 2018 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35264083l issued on 10/03/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. gas work was observed w/o proper notification,work being done
Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit-work after hours w/o a variance contrary to 28-105.12.5.emergency gas work in progress after hours without variance or proper notification.rem:make safe-stop all after hours work.
Oct 3, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16.03m7.37t7.08v1.car capicity plate 37t7.overhead door 08v1 1st flstp
May 12, 2009
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintian exteriior building wall defect isgutter hanging from south parapet at the south west & south east. remedy: make all necessary repairs immediately. remove all loose gutters a south parapet wa
Jul 1, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
(hazardous) failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: defective copper or metal gutters at parapet wall. sections loose, brokenand hanging at various locations of parapet wall, brick work under gut
Jun 30, 1994 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p
Feb 21, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17m,15l,05l,08v,57o,#17 guards #15 hoistway door checks #05 car door check
Jul 23, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Janitor/super
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 18, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2022 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 15, 2019 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 15, 2019 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 15, 2019 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 5D
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
May 18, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
May 10, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 5E
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 5E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Mold
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Mold
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 13,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4M
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 824 / 36
- Assessed value
- $3,859,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Ladies' Mile Historic District
HPD registration #102844, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 172 5 Avenue
Who owns 172 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thor 172 Fifth Avenue LLC.
Does 172 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 172 5 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 36% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 172 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 172 5 Avenue?
It has 25 residential units and 26 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.