244 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00829-0040Map

244 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is 244 Fifth Avenue Corp. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 37
ECB violations: 21
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 37

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 27, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 12, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 12, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p5407
Jan 4, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p5406
Jun 9, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p5407
Jun 9, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 11, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
49&46-reshaclke and tag
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
46$49 reshaclke and tag
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
47-provide acces to motor room so a compelet inspection can be made
Jan 25, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 21

Class - 3
I observed installation of raceways, boxes and new light fixtures in stairway without an electrical permit on file., obtain permit; obtain electrical permit
Nov 13, 2025
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers & file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100 ft or more in height in existence on
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers and file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design profesional in office building 100 feet or more in height in exist
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls/facade & appurtenances: note at the time of inspections view at exp#1 east elevation spalling at 3 floor cornice & 2 floor cornice also cracks at 1 fl suffit. exp#2 south
May 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in he
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use 5.a.10,42.l.10,68.b.7=c/u 5-a-10 door restrictor has been altered and rendered inoperative this sia safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety repair the restrictor and notify the dob to retur
Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failed to notify department of building/obtain permit prior to use/inst off outrigger beams in connection with suspended. noted: notification expired on 12/27/08. remedy: notify department of building.
Dec 29, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to notify department prior to use/installation of outriggers &(joist). remedy: comply with code.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to provide/post sign at job site pursuant to subsection. remedy: provide contractors sign.
Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. no certificate of fitness. remedy: comply with code.
Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plan at job site at time of inspection remedy:provide plans.
Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failed to notify the department, prior to the use/installation of outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffolds. remedy: notify the department prior to use of outrigger beam.
Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Hazardous
48m07/55y13.cease use.48-m-07 provide machine light on drum machine.cease use-call dob for reinspection 212-566-5542. 55-y-13 proerly seal machine.
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48,b,13,51,b,13,80,m,07. (80) door zone restrictor missing
Apr 9, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48b13,51b13,80m07. (80) door restrictor missing
Apr 8, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b15 74o02 74j01 74-o-02 clean car top 74-j-01 ajust counter weight rope sleeve to proper position (pipe that covers rope)
Dec 21, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b15 74o02 74-o-02 clean car top
Dec 21, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15c
Mar 8, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied withotu a valid certificate of occupancy under alteration no 1356/85 for 1 floor restaurant. remedy discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new certificate of occupancy has been obta
Sep 23, 1988
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1915
Floors: 11
Residential units: —
Building area: 31,500 ft²
Lot area: 3,133 ft²
Zoning: C5-2
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 829 / 40
Assessed value: $2,575,800
Landmark / historic district: Madison Square North Historic District

Questions about 244 5 Avenue

Who owns 244 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 244 Fifth Avenue Corp.

Does 244 5 Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 244 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 244 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

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