178 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00824-0039Map
Owner of record: Lower Fifth Realty Corp.
178 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1862 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 13 residential units across 4.5 floors. The owner of record is Lower Fifth Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 19 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 24
- 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 - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required (light fixture present) at front areaway
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom window sashes throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 19, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, apartment at west
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls / ceiling 2 sty west apt 4 thru out. located at apt 4
Apr 18, 1996 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work bathroom 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4
Apr 18, 1996 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective broken floor 2 sty west apt 4 foyer. located at apt 4
Apr 18, 1996 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile 2 sty west apt 4 bathroom. located at apt 4
Apr 18, 1996 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire south wall fixture entry way to 2 sty west apt 4. located at apt 4
Apr 18, 1996 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall under kitchen sink 2 sty southwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls at bathroom 2 sty southwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system to 2 sty southwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective make window open easy at fire escape 2 sty southwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor at radiators in front room 2 sty southwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in front room 2 sty southwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Oct 22, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 3 sty walls removed between rooms at front & kitchen & bathroom northeast apt.
Aug 22, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration loft mezzanine erected kitchen bathroom & 2nd room from front at north room 3rd sty north apt.
Aug 22, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 17, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Apr 23, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 11, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 22, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 29, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 29, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 29, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 21, 1994
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 21, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
File b/n for illegal removal of sidewalk elevator
Jul 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Sec. 3314.1 partial stop work order supported scaffold does not meet code specification. note: at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold in place w/loose planks w/o guardrails in various locations.
May 9, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide information panel. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/o information panel on panel. remedy: comply w/code-provide information panel.
May 9, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36,21b,32a,38,40. bq9-weil mclain boiler has expired permits. 32a-missing cover on electric box on boiler, exposing wires.
Apr 7, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is fire rated ceiling on the cellar has holes and in danger of falling in various location. remedy: repair defect.
Mar 19, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. wooden deck cosntructed at rear approx. 10'x12'x 3' high (2nd fl) remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Mar 7, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit.the restaurant on 1st floor was renovated, plumbing fixtures were relocated without permits.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Apr 23, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.metal exhaust duct erected at rear from 1st fl. to roof.remedy:obtain permit.
Apr 11, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installed new bedroom mezzanine and location 2nd fl front remedy stop all work obtain a permit
Jun 20, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
File for illegal removal of elevator
Jan 30, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 6
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 13
Close - General
Windows
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 13
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 13
Close - General
Windows
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 13
Close - General
Windows
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 10B
Close - General
Doors
Nov 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Nov 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Locks
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt 10B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1862
- Floors
- 4.5
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 15,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,710 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4M
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 824 / 39
- Assessed value
- $2,930,850
- Landmark / historic district
- Ladies' Mile Historic District
HPD registration #108869, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 178 5 Avenue
Who owns 178 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lower Fifth Realty Corp..
Does 178 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 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 178 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1862 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 5 Avenue?
It has 13 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.