5 West 31 Street

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00833-0036Map

5 West 31 Street is an office building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is Rahman NY INC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2014.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 57
ECB violations: 48
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Oct 20, 2014

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

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 · 2

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 57

Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Apr 3, 2024
Dob violation - active
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Aug 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #123258401 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Aug 17, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 4, 2014
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Feb 15, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
May 12, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p5576
Oct 14, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p5576
Jul 24, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 25, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 17, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 8, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 8, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Oct 8, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 48

Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c and 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #902141. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. at time of inspection, observed spalled brick, defected mortar joints, closer to parapet area at exposure 2 west elevation and throughout various locations
Dec 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable req cycle8c report of critical exam doc condition of exterior wall&appurtenances req by 28-302.4 for control802141.submit acceptable req tech report
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
97-x-17 upon inspection device found to be out of service. restore service immediately and notify the nyc dept of buildings.
Sep 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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
Resolve
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted at 5th floor demoed full height partition walls and doors. rem: obtain required permits
Sep 22, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for job #122785913 demo plans at 4th fl front full height partition w/door and 9th fl exit doorway to/from not shown on demo p
Sep 22, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take and provide safety measures sidewalk shed/netting etc where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report fisp 3 notific
Sep 8, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted: 1 flr lobby exit obstructed by garbge confusion. rmdy: remove obstruction.
Apr 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments #100569305.noted: existing floor layout does not conformto existing layout indicated on plans 100569305 in various location.
Apr 14, 2015
Resolve

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Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. non conforming work noted: on 4th fl fire exit door beading into staircase door swing does not conform to approved plans #100569
Mar 23, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: 2nd fl levelat rear fire escape stairs missing exit sign for exit door leading into exit passageway corridor & not self closing,easy to open exit door
Mar 23, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Permanent dwelling offered for other than permanent residential purposes based on office research i was able to reserve/book a room for 5/1/15 to 8/8/15 reservation information attached.rmdy: discontinue illega
Aug 22, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by buildings department records. illegal occupancy noted 9&10 flrs occupied as a transient use with 12 rooms total. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc1008.1.8 27-371(j)at 9 & 10flrs. rem:provide legal hardware.
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid cert of occupancy asper 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2. alt type i#100569305 not signed off. building occupied throughout. rem:obtain valid cert of occupancy &/or disc
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 &27-366 for 9l10flr which occupies as a transient use with 12 rooms. re
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system as required. noted:9l10thflrs occupied as a transient use with 12 rooms without providing fire alarm. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without permit work noted:at 9&10 flrs erect full height partitions to create 12 transient use rooms install water & waste lines for additional bathrooms,electrical wiring. work 100% complete. rem:stop all
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
1008.1.2.2:failure to comply with direction of swing. noted:doors (manued)as exit on 9&10 flrs swings against direction of egress travel. rem:comply with code.
Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.rem: 36016791x file an amended rpt following remedial
Dec 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. 36015489k. remedy: file an amended report following
May 27, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept,indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial re
Dec 17, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
Sep 17, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations
Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11p16,38p16,39p16,25u06.
Jan 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction by cobnstruction operations.contractors failed to have fire dept permits available at construction for storage burning cutting during construct
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Non-hazardous
16b09,40b07,16h11,39m07. 16b09-remove garbage outside blocking hall door on 9th floor. 40b07-provide full range of motor room doors 16h11- replace worn lobby level hall door spring door closed and hanger roller
Dec 23, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16a09-49o02-51h13-80h13-34i04-37p07-10h12-09h12. 16-remove locks 49-grease 80-car to drum hoist cable.
Dec 24, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50b13-51b13-03b02-03b04-10h12-09h10-16h10.
Dec 11, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
46u13,09l11,08b01,03i11,57o02,35o02,73o02,74r11,16h11,33p07,03b07,50l11. cease doorgibs until. 10l11- car button station has been repaired 16- replace door gibs very worn. 03- provide better light indicator ce
Jun 7, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
2l11,1i11,22w7,15l11,74p7,57o2,21m12. -15 door check not working on 5th floor, -74 cannot check runby, -21 replace lts in p.i. station.
Jul 14, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
1a,10#,21#,21#,22d,30c,18m,3#,33p,35p,57p,57o,30p, 1-emergency stop switch low sound 10-lights out on push button in car 21-hall indicators lights out 21-car indicator lights out 30-all floor lock 18-interlock
Sep 3, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy: file an am
Aug 7, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
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 hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy: file an
Jun 6, 1997 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
01l,15c,22d,46t,54d,57z. 01 make audible. 15 remove locks. 46 reshackle;properly date + tag. 54 properly secure main line switch.
Aug 10, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02x,22d.
Oct 4, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to department records note: cellar change from sto-rage to cooking and preparation of food. remedy:discontinue use & res-tore to legal prior use or obtain new c/o for above use.
Mar 22, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Non-hazardous
01l,02l,09l,15c,15l,22d,54i,73o, (1) and (2) repair alarms (04) car door gibs repair (15) remove locks (15) repair basement and where necessary (22) secure top exit (54) repair main line switch. (73) clean enti
Dec 4, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57z,47k,15c,
Mar 16, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Non-hazardous
07l,07m,21l,16l,5l,37l,08i,15c,46t,48h,33p,#7 repair safety edge and provide door reopening device in cab
Jul 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h,28l
Jun 18, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
74#,579,8j,74a#,21l,74bl,16l,5l,15c,46t,42l,37l,(37)cease use of 1p5576 until the govenor cable is shortened,all water is removed from the pit&all floor stops and repaired. (74a)secure the main line to the wall
Jun 11, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
74i,17m,73o,74al,11l,40#,74bl,74 renew car floor 17 provide grills 74a repair the garage in the overhead 11 unguarded 40 perform 5 yr test, date & tag governor & file proper papers with this department
Jun 11, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
32,49,31a inadequate lighting in front of boiler rm. chain missing on steam safety valve lever. ceiling collasped water leak at oil burner. oil cans throughout boiler rm. clean oil burner. inadeq. ventilation.
Oct 17, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to the c of o
Jul 28, 1988 · Penalty $250
Active
Non-hazardous
Remove cans of fuel oil and oily rags from boiler room
Jun 27, 1988 · Penalty $75
Active

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: 1910
Floors: 10
Residential units: —
Building area: 23,835 ft²
Lot area: 2,475 ft²
Zoning: C6-4
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 833 / 36
Assessed value: $1,819,350
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 5 West 31 Street

Who owns 5 West 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rahman NY INC.

Does 5 West 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 West 31 Street 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 5 West 31 Street built?

City records list 1910 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.