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208 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00827-0042Map

Owner of record: Madison Square Apartments, INC.

208 5 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1894 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 10 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Madison Square Apartments, INC.. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023.

HPD violations
5
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
1

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 · 5

  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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
  • 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 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
  • A

    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.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 25

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    May 21, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 12, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 29, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 3, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 20, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Aug 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10687

    Dec 20, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10687

    Jul 23, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Feb 26, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (06)4th floor

    Dec 28, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    15-secure top exit cover 51-properly fuse main line 52-provide proper clearnce between cwt & buffer 53 properly tag goveronor for 5yr test

    Jan 23, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (21)reshacke

    Jul 29, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35265265r issued on 5/2/18,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate

    Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain buidling exterior walls facades and appurtenances south elevation, exp2: step cracks at bricks. rmdy: maintain buildingexterior walls/facades and appurtenances. provide adequate safety meas

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of safety measure w/out dept's approval.noted:@ the time of inspection @ vio this bldg facade is designated as "unsafe".no safety measures are in place,as required,@ this "unsafe" facade bldg.rem:comply

    Mar 31, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required action to secure public safety-unsafe facade noted:the qewi charles marino,submitted a fisp3:notification of unsafefacade for the dept on9/25/14 designating the facade unsafe and no saf

    Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of shed or protective meausre w/o dept approval.removal of shed w/o dept of bldg approval.rem:comply w/ code/as per 1 rcny 103-04.

    Oct 15, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.east elevation exp #1 has open cut out masonry by ac unit @ 2nd fl.rem:maintain exterior bldg/provide safety measures/repair & restore damage facade/as per 1rcny 103-04.

    Oct 15, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc3314.3.1. all copies of the plans, drawings & specifications for all supports, fastenings, connections & details shall be kept at thesite & made available to the commissioner upon request. no approved

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc3314.15.2. the hanger or stirrup shall be placed at least 6" but not more than 18" from the end of the platform unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. platform of suspended scaffold extended approx

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by an authorized person at site. remedy: maintain daily inspection record on site.

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc3314.6.3. lifelines, tiebacks & suspension ropes shall each be attached to a different point of anchorage. 2 lifelines attached to the same anchorage. remedy: comply to code.

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial local law 11/98 report. rem: file an amended report following remedial rep

    Apr 11, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide side walk shed beneath unsafe conditions in facade on the east & west elevation.remedy:make area safe,provide sidewalk shed make area safe.

    May 7, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02,l,10 53,bb,12 54,bb,17

    Sep 16, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46b13,48b13,74l11-reshackle cables 74-repair defective hold circuit onfire mans service phase 2

    Apr 5, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazarouds conditions described in initial ll1080 report. remedy: file an

    May 30, 1997 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 6W

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D0)
Year built
1894
Floors
8
Residential units
10
Building area
23,261 ft²
Lot area
3,140 ft²
Zoning
C5-2
Community board
105
Council district
3
Block / lot
827 / 42
Assessed value
$3,365,550
Landmark / historic district
Madison Square North Historic District

HPD registration #139859, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 208 5 Avenue

Who owns 208 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Madison Square Apartments, INC..

Does 208 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 208 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 208 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1894 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 208 5 Avenue?

It has 10 residential units and 13 units in total.

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