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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 5
- 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 - 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.
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 - 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.
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
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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
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.