338 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00835-0041Map
Owner of record: Esrt Empire State Building, L.l.c.
338 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is Esrt Empire State Building, L.l.c.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 689
- ECB violations
- 241
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 689
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2016 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Jun 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2015 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 241
- Class - 1
Hoist cables damaged. during travel in the down direction the hoist ropes crossed causing the elevator to shut down. hoist ropes need to be replaced and inspection by by a nycdob elevator inspector and test wei
Mar 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept. of an accident/incident that resulted in afatality or an injury.note:a worker were injured when using a manlift to work on the duct.when his hand slipped & the sharp edge of the duct
Apr 18, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved / accepted plans at job site at time of inspection at time of spot check inspection for 40 floor sprinkler finish no approved plans on site , provide approved /accepted construction
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
52b14,17b10. 52-shorten hoist ropes; 17-bend tabs at all floors
Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000000383 hasbeen inspected,tested,& disinfected,& that a maintenance plan has beendeveloped & implemented,by 11/1/2016.rem:file annual certification.
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35244255k issued on ( )& to file a c of c 1-16-17 pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jun 3, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building noted:found paved section approx 6 in x6 in fallen from building and landed on roof of 7 west 34th st.(12story)and in front of 358 5th ave.remedy:repair defects and maintain buildin
Apr 10, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use. 45i11. replace damaged cwt. gov rope when completed call for re-insp.
Nov 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business (cnn-election nightin america) rmdy: remove illegal signs/register.
Nov 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in jc5-45 zone (cnn election night in america) rmdy: remove illegal sign.
Nov 8, 2016
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in jc5-45 zone (cnn election night in america) rmdy: remove illegal sign.
Nov 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (cnn-election night in america)rmdy: remove illegal signs/regist
Nov 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records.on 71st fl suite#7120 is using a "daxor corp idant laboratory" which is contrary to c of o#120581502 which indicates (officers) on 71st fl.rem dis
Aug 3, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
C42l10,c61m07,97b02,100l10. 42-front and rear cover off of controller;61-machine disconnect cover; 100-2 steps are broken edge near () end. (cease use unsafe due to no lockout and all covers missing on control
Feb 1, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & prop affected by constr oper.@ timeof insp observed 2 male workers using ladders to carry out various constr activities w/o using any head prot(hard hat).rem:safeguard public
May 1, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & prop affected by const oper.@ the time of insp observed male workers including one using a baler scaffoldperforming various activities w/o wearing any hard hat.rem:safeguard p
May 1, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const operations.@ the time of insp observed male worker using baker scaffold @ a height of approx 8' high w/o any head protection(hard hat) work was being
May 1, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & prop affected by const oper.@ the time of insp male workers were observed using ladders while performing various const activities w/o the wearing of any hard hat.rem:safeguard
May 1, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
97o02,100m07. 97002-clean escalator 1e837; 100m07-provide metal light bulb guard escalator pit.
Feb 27, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc 3313.1. compressed gases. noted: at time of inspection of structural interior work under job #121788137 at 20th flr w/compressed flammable gases oxygen and acetylene tanks being stored in flr w/no fdny
Jan 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3318.4 73i10 - repair counterweight guild rail on personal hoist.
Aug 15, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Stop work:note:pursuant to section 28-20702 of the a/c of nyc you are hereby ordered to immediately stop all work at above premises@2nd flr within 10'perimeter of floor opening of escalator.failure to provide
Oct 18, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide/use life line. noted:at time of inspection observedtwo workers at the 6th flr set back. doing work inside of plenums,waterproofing,workers set up one plank across steel beams neither had on a
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard. observed recent smoking refuse w/construction site in vio of nyc fire code 1404.1. at time of inspection i did observean empty cigarette pack. remedy:safeguard public &property by ensuring
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate. at time of inspection i did observe a male worker climbing down side of scaffold he was asked to provide a scaffold user certificate & could notproduce
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. at time of inspection i did observe a torching operation w/no adequate fire guard at site. remedy: safeguard public & property.
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. at time of inspection i did observe 2 men working in a room w/no lighting. remedy: safeguard public & property.
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection i did observe a doorway propped slightly open by cardboard, opening the door reveals an opening in flr
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.1.2 failure to locate service. lines & conduits,hoses,wires,ropes,pipes and chairs so that they will not constitute a tripping hazard. at time of inspection i did observe extension cords & cables
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
100b01- adjust nts stops.
Jun 26, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
100b1;adjust nts stops
Jun 20, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
100b1- adjust nts stops.
Jun 13, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
100a10- adjust nts top top & bottom.
Jun 13, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
100b1;adjust nts stops
Jun 7, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
100l01;adjust nts stop
Jun 7, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
100b1;adjust nts stops
Jun 1, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
100b01;adjust nts stops
Jun 1, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. for alt 2 job #121017657 of which permit active till 4.1.13. job filed for replacement and/or changes to mechanical units at 26th,
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
100b1;adjust nts stops.
May 24, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
100b01;adjust nts at the top & bottom.
May 21, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
100b1;adjust nts stops.
May 15, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
100b1;adjust nts stops.
May 15, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
100jl;adjust nts stops.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
100b10;adjust nts stops.
Apr 27, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.1.2:failure to locate service lines,conduits hose lines,wires,ropes,pipes in a manner so as not to create a tripping hazard. at time of inspection i did observe @ 7th flr extension cords sro's walkways. re
Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.1.2: failure to locate wires,(hisgs),lines,ropes,chains & conduits so as to not constitute a triping hazard. at time of inspection i did observed lines &/or wires, conduite creating tripping hazards.rem:co
Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction activity. at time of inspection i did observe a male on a scaffold taller than 6' in height using a grinder without a wheel guard,shooting sp
Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection i did observed cigarette butts on the flr. rem:comply with notice of violation.
Apr 12, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
27-1009a;failure to provide required guard rail & toe board for scaffold platform at time of inspection i did observe means as a scaffold taller than 6' in height with no guard rail & no toe board. rem:comply w
Apr 12, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.7.2:failure to provide fire extinguishers in accordance with nyc fire code. at time of inspection at flrs 21,20,10,8 & 7 i did observe many fire extinguihers discharged making them in operatable & some are
Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 7F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2008 · Apt 15A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 102
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 2,812,739 ft²
- Lot area
- 91,351 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 835 / 41
- Assessed value
- $577,440,900
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL AND INTERIOR LANDMARK
Questions about 338 5 Avenue
Who owns 338 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Esrt Empire State Building, L.l.c..
Does 338 5 Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 338 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 338 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 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.