251 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00858-0001Map
Owner of record: Profile Enterprises 3 LLC
251 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Profile Enterprises 3 LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 77
- ECB violations
- 52
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 77
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 12, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 12, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 1, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 8, 2007
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 8, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 52
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35676804n issued on 04/01/2024, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
28-116.4 failure to provide/obtain new cofo a sign off of completed work for permitted job#110112477 issued on 7/17/2009 for alteration i(tochange from office use to physical culture health establish permit exp
Apr 1, 2024 · Penalty $620
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district-unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a c5-2 on 2nd floor noted a masseuse offered to perform a full body massage at rate of
Apr 1, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Unlicensed physical treatment establishment; prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in c5-2 restricted central commercial district at 1st floor level doing business as 'renew 1 body & mind spa'(massage parlour).
Mar 14, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept. records.illegal occupancy {newly built} 1st fl has been used/converted to adult physical culture establishment under name of "renew body & mind spa" w/7 massage
Jul 28, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: 1st floor, erected full height partitionwalls to create 7 massage rooms, 2 2 piece bathrooms, installed water & waste plumbing lines. remedy: obtain permits
Jul 28, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade/walls and appurtenances.note at the time of inspection observed at exposure 1 south elevation damaged cornice at multiple locations,damaged flashing at windows sill
Feb 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
1rcny 103-04 owner failed to repair (1)damaged and cracked sections ofcornices. (2)cracked/spalled/missing bricks and mortar joints (3)painting/rust-proofing/weather protection of facade. qewi recommended repai
Jan 4, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at time of inspection i observed (1)damaged mortar joints (2)damaged/rusted/missing anddeformed cornices,(3)rusted cladding (4)peeling paint (5)hole/penetrat
Jan 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept record illegal occupancy noted:office on 5th fl converted todancing studio "ballroom hub llc".remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy
Jul 29, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#38269096m issued on 05/01/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptiple certificate has not yet been fil
Feb 11, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
52bb12, 55bb12, 59bb7, 70o2, 99bb7. 52-bb-12 hoist ropes expired tag reshackle. 55-bb-12.1) run to (counter) weights expired 1)tag reshackle. 59-bb-7 machine brake tag expired provide. 70-o-2 pit dirty clean
May 1, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.exposure 1 south elevation:spalling concrete at water tables 6th,5th and 4th stories.center airway-parapet wall:loose metal panels,missing b
Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenances.as noted: at time of inspection observed at exposure#1:damaged/cracking lentilsbrick mortar loose&deteriorated,cracks @terrazo facade where weep hole
Dec 2, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted defects:@ exp#2,btwn 5 & 6 flr cracked window lintel 3/4"wide shear cracks & 3/4"shear cracks in btwn 4 & 5 flr @ center of west facade @ rear of bldg(eas
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Second flr occupied as an adult physical cultural establishment & operating by unlicensed massage therapist.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Jan 6, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy.illegal occupany noted:2 flr occupied as an adult physical cultural establishment & physical cultural establishment operating by unlicensed massage therap
Jan 5, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted: 2nd flr physical culture health establishment has fire exit door w/illegal door hardware 1 door lock.remedy: remove illegal door hardware
Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1;28-118.3.2. noted: 2nd flr altered under alt 1 #110112477 occupied as physical culture health establishment under expired on 11.15.10. c/o
Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Fire resistance-rated walls. noted: 2nd flr physical culture health establishment has erected partitions from combustible materials, missingwall finish on top in kitchen/laundry/water heater space creating fire
Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic insp. of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulations. reme
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect / engineer report certifying exit / directional signs are connected to emergency power source / storage batteryequipment. remedy: file architect / engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. noted: 2nd flr being used as a boxing gym (mendez boxing 5 ave ) remedy:discontinue illegal use &/or amend c of o (b) is approved required for
Oct 7, 2009
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
55y13.57y13.58y10.50a10. 58 oil on brake drum 57 front bearing leak
Jun 18, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66o02/12q03/59q03/40t07/55y13/39o02/71d06/05i11/21m07/34i11/38o02/51o02/67o02/68o02/36o02/57b07 66) clean pit 12) car light unguarded 59) motor room lights unguarded 40) provide label for motor room door 55)
Nov 12, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36o02 86u05 36m07 38m07 38o02 03i10 38m07 66o02 71i10 58a07 58y10 03e10 51e10 46d06 46h10 39m07 61o02 03e01 (36-m-07) light guard (38-m-07)cable data tags (03-i-10) repair hole grating ceiling car encloser
Jun 18, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19m07/ 03d06/ 12q03/ 80m07/ (19-m-07) provide interlock covers shaftway all propely secure (03-d-06) properly secure elevator wall (12-q-03) provide gaurd car lighting (80m-07) provide reshackel tag counter
Feb 13, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: installed a suspended ceiling dust work on 3rd floor on west and east side of bldg. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Apr 12, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five 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 reports.remedy:file and a
Feb 2, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted:at decorative metal cornice and coping metal dented,crushed,split and bent out of shape in various locations through-out.remedy:provide proper protection & permi
Nov 29, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five 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 am
Nov 17, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described ininital ll10/80. remedy:file an amended report
Oct 10, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept upursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.rem:file an amended rep
Aug 28, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five 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 am
Jul 14, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80.remedy:file an amended repor
Jun 12, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted at 6 fl metal cornice south elev ornamental apportunence bent and dislodged from base. remedy: make area safe forthwith. provide protection if necessary, remove
Mar 7, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building : defect is: a portition of rear sheet rock ceiling has fallen into back shelf area due to water leakage at 1st floor area. " russian house store" from sewer waist line, area of de
Jan 27, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11b7,74b10,53b10. -11 provide in car lighting disconnect/with breahes,-74 properly hot wire receptical, -53 properly wire motor room light- ing & relocate by door.
Jun 30, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22m,31q,18d,03i,57o,35i,36i,50y,46o,30i,75b,15j,74i, 22m-provide esca-pe hatch cover. 31q-cover electrical box in cab.18d-properly greefielddoor wiring. 03i-repair car enclosure(dome & walls) 35i-repair ceiling
Aug 3, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48k,49k,33i,33o,36i,23u,74o,25b,31d,25f,09h,15h,15j. 48k&49k- rusted rope replace,33o- clean sheave, 33i- repair over head wall and access door, 36i- repair motor room door, 74o- car top dirty clean, 25b- prop
Aug 3, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defects are: various beams throughout bsmt area are eroded & rusted due to water leakage in bsmt area. remedy: repair & replace all defective beams in bsmt area.
Feb 18, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15 r 57 o 74 m 74b o 15- remove locks from hostway door 57 clean pit 74 provide covers for equipment ton of car 74b-clean top of car
Mar 24, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03l,75u,33i,46t, (75) perform 5tr safety test; properly date & tag device for same & file elev #3 form. (03) repair cab floor (33) repair grating in overhead (46) reshackle, property date & tag.
May 26, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,15c,46t,57o, (75) perform 5yr. safety test; properly date & tag device for same & file elev. #3 form. (46) reshackle; date & tag
May 26, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07x,75u,01l,02l,46t, (75) perform 5yr. safety test; properly date & tag device for same & file elev. #3 form. (01) & (02) make bell audible (46) reshackle, date & tag
May 26, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
L,40t,14l,45n,46t,49t,73o,#40 5yr tag #45 cover
May 28, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
O,40t,14l,45m,46t,49t,28l,#40 5 yr tag
May 28, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73o,28l,40t,14l,45m,46t,49t,15l,#40 5yr tag
May 28, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #3748/21 which indicates show rooms and office note 1 e 28 st 4 floor storage an office 251 5 ave 7 floor offices 6 floor film production offic
Oct 6, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O6)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 48,535 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,425 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-2
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 858 / 1
- Assessed value
- $5,923,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Madison Square North Historic District
Questions about 251 5 Avenue
Who owns 251 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Profile Enterprises 3 LLC.
Does 251 5 Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 251 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 251 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1916 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.