259 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00858-0078Map

259 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is 261 Fifth Avenue Tic. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 162
ECB violations: 61
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

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 162

Construction other optional
Ftm bldg. observed at exp 1 w.elev 5th floor spandrel erroded mortar joints. exp 3 erroded mortar joints. exp 4 s.elev loose metal flashing on chimney crack in chimney brickwork, damaged mortar joints. remedy: repair and/or replace defective conditions
Feb 27, 2026
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Ftm bldg.at the time of inspection observed on exp 2, cracks in lintel at 2nd fl: open mortar joints and cracks in water table masonary. exp 3; damaged spalled stone above head height to the right of rear entrance. remedy: repair and/or replace
Feb 19, 2026
Dob violation - active
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Aug 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
May 30, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 3, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
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Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 9, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 61

Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:attime of inspection i observed inadequate repairs on cracked terra cotta at exposure#2 north elevation approx.10th floor as well as cracked s
Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Incident occurred while hoisting materials off sidewalk shed to street level, the worker on street level injured for lack of communication between both workers. no materials hoisting operation mentioned on pre-
Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #902408. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
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
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Sep 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file a final inspection for completed work within 1 year ofpermit expiration.premises under p.c alt 2#120330784 which permits expired 10/29/10 application filed for interior renovations @ 14th level
Mar 29, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation. note: observed sidewalk shed is in progress at installation at exp#1(5 ave)sidewalk shed is installing in full width of the sidewa
Mar 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Daily construction report does not include scaffold inspection. no complete maintenance log-book. rem: maintain daily inspection records/ comply with code.
Nov 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide signage. no contractors sign. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failed to notify the department prior to use/installation of 'c' hooks. remedy: comply with code.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $400
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Class - 2
Failure to safeguard persons property. effected by construction operations. contractor working on (work) elevation not adequate sidewalk sh ed protection. extend shed 20ft past bldg structure. remedy: comply w/
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 3
52b11.100i10 5b replace undersized hoist ropes 100i repair damaged secondary ladders
Aug 29, 2008
Resolve
Hazardous
Sec 26-127. dangerous bldg places & things. noted: excavating & drilling (casous) @ site. excavation @ emergency street approx 10 deep no design drawing for shoring. workers inside & outside of shored area &
Sep 27, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Using rigging equipment w/o proper danger signs.
May 5, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58y11/44m7/ (58y11) reline break shoes oil soaked(44-m-7)provide sialon governor.
Jan 5, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83x10. 83- restore to service.
May 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
33p07,38p07,39q07,36o06,36m07,66o02,64m07. 33-provide access at top terminal landing. 38- provide access. 39- provide covers for electrical equipment. 36- secure cable guard in secondary. 36- provide sufficient
May 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
05e01,33p07,36b07,36o02,38p07,44o02,66o02,64l11,70i11,84##,84##. 05- car door clips door cams, upper floors, 33 provide access at top terminal landing 36-provide lighting 36- cleaning 38-provide 44 clean 66- cl
May 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
83x10-83- restore to service.
May 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
33p07,30q07,36d06,38p07,39m07,55q07,64l11,66o02,69j01,69m07,72e09,73j01, 33- provide access at top terminal landing 30-provide cover in pit 36- secure cable guards in secondary 38- provide. 39- provide communic
May 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
Having installed an awaing without a permit remedy: remove illegal work
Jan 29, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
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Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans non conforming work noted:permit #102743329 states sidewalls to be erected at a height of 42 & upon inspection of above address side3walls were approx.4'to 7 high
Sep 10, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
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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. rem:file an amen
May 25, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
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
Apr 20, 2001 · 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 report.rem:file an amended repo
Mar 16, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
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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 ame
Feb 2, 2001 · 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
Dec 8, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file amended round 5 report acceptable to this dept. pursuant to rule rcny 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 reprt. remedy: file amended report fol
Oct 30, 2000 · Penalty $400
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Non-hazardous
03k11,30o02,32k11,34d06,46k12,57z09,58k12,62k12,74##,73x#, 74-remove city id tags mark 1904 and replace with tag reading 1s2340. 73x- restore to working order so a complete inspection can be made.
Jul 24, 1998
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Non-hazardous
46q,74d,74m,74i,74o,30o, 46q- install rope guards 74d- secure secondary rope guards 74m- provide railing secondary 74i- replace damaged shackle springs counterweight 74o- clean car top 30o- clean down hoistway
Jul 8, 1998
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Non-hazardous
46q,74d,74d,74x,74o,30o,74i, 46q- install rope guards 74d- decure ladder in secondary 74d- and secure rope guards in secondary 74x- repair secondary lights 74o- clean car top 74i- replace damaged shackle spring
Jul 8, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y,74o,74d,74o,61b, 50y-seal machine 74o- secondary sheave sheave dirty 74d-secure secondary rope guards 74o- clean car top 61b-adjust safety rope.
Jul 8, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46q,74d,74o,30o,74o, 46q-install rope guards 74d-secure guard in secondary 74o- clean car top 30o- clean down hoistway 74o-excessive grease governor sheave (tension)
Jul 8, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50o,74o,74d,74m,74i,61b, 50- main machine clean 74o- secondary sheave clean 74d- secure secondary ladder 74m- provide rail in secondary 74i- replace busted counterweight shackle springs 61b- adjust safety rope.
Jul 8, 1998
Resolve
Hazardous
15x,21x,02m,05l,15t,11q,11b,30o,57d,19l,14m,15q,57t, 15-hoist doors can be pushed open-adj all doors to operate as required. 21-repair me chanical indicators 15-remove all private locks & patch all holes in
Aug 29, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
1d,30o,15t,11q,15q,15x,02m,59e,19l,14m,52y, 61-replace cover for safety hole in car 15q-provide special hole for special key for opening hatch doors 15x-hoistway doors can be pushed open-adjust all doors to
Aug 29, 1997 · Penalty $500
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Hazardous
15x11,11b7,11q7,19l10,15t7,61d6,14m7,55i10,30o2,47e1,74t7,5i11. hoistway doors can be pushed open-adjust all doors to operate as required. replace cover for safety in car.
Aug 29, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
F75m50t54q15m28h22d03o15ah09h30o37o55l57at 75-perform & file 5 yr test 50-label machine with city # 54-cover disconnect 15-install sight guard 17 floor 28- adjust car shoes 22- secure top exit 03-clean top of c
Aug 22, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
54q74m53o30o74i74d15t57o 74 hand rails in secondary provide 74 d lable and secure pit doors.
Aug 6, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o30o23u74o52o15t
Aug 6, 1997 · Penalty $200
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Non-hazardous
74i74o55l74d15l06l 74 label and secure pit doors 74 d provide cable guard 15 make self closing 06 free algate roller.
Aug 6, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74i74d01l02l 74-lable and secure pti doors make alarm ring.
Aug 6, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Hazardous
15l21l74m02m05l15t11q11b15i20l30o30o74t57o19l14m 13-l repair interlocks 74-t capacity plate provide 11 b provide more adequate lighting 15 i patch boxen in doors 74 t provide lable on pit door 57-clean pit 30
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $500
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Hazardous
03q74m57o30o15t11q15l15d02m74e20l19l14m52o35b 74-remedy: counter wright guard hitting cab 03q repair safety keyhole in cab 74m provide capacity plate 15l repair hoistway interlocks make self closing. 53-remedy:
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $500
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Non-hazardous
60m57o74m15l30o02m03i22d11q15i20l11b19l14m74e40o 60 m provide buffer spring 74 provide capacity plate 15 l make hoist doors self closing 03 i remedy car enclosing 74 e remedy: counter weight guard rubbing ba
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Hazardous
11b11q19l15t20l74m14m15l55i30o74i47e05i74m 74-repair safety hole coveron platform 15 l make self closing 74 m provide capacity plate 74 t pit door 47 e remedy: cable rubbing near top floors.
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t.
Apr 28, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t.
Apr 28, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t, 19l, 74l, 15l. 74--repair annunciator. 15-second floor.
Apr 26, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75t, 19l, 74l, 5l, 6l. 74-repair annunciator.
Apr 26, 1995 · Penalty $100
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 (O4)
Year built: 1929
Floors: 25
Residential units: —
Building area: 444,716 ft²
Lot area: 15,849 ft²
Zoning: C5-2
Community board: 105
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 858 / 78
Assessed value: $54,279,000
Landmark / historic district: Madison Square North Historic District

Questions about 259 5 Avenue

Who owns 259 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 261 Fifth Avenue Tic.

Does 259 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 259 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 259 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1929 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.