159 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00850-0075Map

159 5 Avenue is a store building built in 1862 in Manhattan, 10010. The owner of record is Shefa Land Corp. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 101
ECB violations: 20
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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 101

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect 75 feet of sidewalk shed at exposure 1 (5 avenue), 75 feet at exposure 3 (broadway) and 110 feet at exposure 2 (east 22). in total erect approx. 260 feet of sidewalk shed to safeguard the public and property
Mar 2, 2020
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 - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
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 - 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 - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 27, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 20

Class - 2
Failure to maintain sidewalk vault, the stone joints calking is defective, water is entering and causing the underside of stone and the structural steel to flake, repair and/or replace
May 6, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification note:at time ofmy inspection on a 6 story alt bldg i observed sidewalk shed in place.i observed missing caps from the bolts that create hazardous condition
Sep 29, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:facade in disrepair decomunated ferrecela,fallen facade sidewalk and installed.rem:repair or replace.
Sep 24, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
At time of inspection observed approximately 2-section 6" x 8" size facade stones spalled and fell on to pedestrians sidewalk from 4th floor level at the corner of 5th ave and east 22 street. also observed meta
Feb 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual cert that cooling tower 1000003285 has been inspected, tested, & disinfected, & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented, by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert.
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: windows being installed & repaired,on 3rd flr,w/o a sidewalk shed or employing other adequate safety measures. the approx
Sep 21, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16r09. 16r remove locks from doors all
Feb 25, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o02,74o02,57o02,39h08.74-clean car top
Jun 28, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall.piece of the masonry facade o the no. elevation are missing & defective in various locations.remedy:provide a sidewalk shed, obtain permits & approvals, make repairs
Jun 3, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining an equipment use permit. noted: five a/c units have been installed on main roof on strrl beams. the models are 4 lennox 1 large immecco
Dec 16, 1999
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is panes of glass windows are broken location 5th and 6th floor 5 ave side remedy make allnecessary repair
Dec 3, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining a equipment use permit for the a/c units located on roof (4 units) remedy: obtain a equipment use permit from thsi department.
Jul 18, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Unknown
18m,08l,05d. 18-replace all missing interlock covers. 08-replace car door saddle.(damaged) 05-repair car gate for proper operation.{
Feb 13, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u, 08v, 14i, 15s, 33p, 37g, 42f, 73o, 48u, 49u. #15-holes in door 4& 5 floor.
Dec 20, 1994 · Penalty $200
Active
Non-hazardous
75u, 11q, 48u, 49u, 60m, 73o, 74#, 74#, 74x, 74#. #74-electric box under platform. #74-self center car switch. 74c-repair annunciator. #74d-cover electric box in motor room.
Dec 20, 1994 · Penalty $200
Active
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing signs in bldg failure to provide floor number signs failure to provide stair and elevator id signs remedy install signs as per code ll 16/84
Dec 2, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46t,49t,15c,15l,15l,15l,19l,22l,5l,5l,6l,6l,74#,74a#, (74) secure the ladder to the overhead. secure the ladder
Feb 19, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
(74) provide proper clearance between the cwt & the suffer.(15)remove all stufegs, con erc from all hoisway doors.
Feb 19, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
34h,47b,57o,60m. #60=counterweight baffer.
Jan 31, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Aug 12, 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: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1862
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 57,440 ft²
Lot area: 9,450 ft²
Zoning: C6-4M
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 850 / 75
Assessed value: $24,324,750
Landmark / historic district: Ladies' Mile Historic District

Questions about 159 5 Avenue

Who owns 159 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shefa Land Corp.

Does 159 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 159 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 159 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1862 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.