385 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00865-0071Map
Owner of record: 385 Fifth Avenue,
385 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is 385 Fifth Avenue,. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 77
- ECB violations
- 65
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
- Construction other optional
Pvo: loose mortar joint & deteriorated @ parapet cornice @ west elevation exp#1. these conditions have therefore made entire penthouse terrace at west elevation at 15th floor, exposure #1 unable to be occupied. remedy:vacate entire penthouse terrace @ 15th floor at west elevation exp#1
Oct 3, 2025
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- 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 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 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
Jun 9, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 22, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 22, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Photoluminescent none
Ll2604-photoluminescent none
Nov 1, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 65
- Class - 2
4:55 am observed sidewalk shed at 5 story building with no lighting on creating unsafe conditions to the pedestrian foot traffic like trip and fall hazards in the darkprovide and maintain sidewalk shed lighting
Feb 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,450
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy no#m000054649.illegal occupancy noted:at cellar level converted to 10 cubicles/pods(equipped/arranged as 7 sleeping cubicles/pods & 3 office de
Sep 15, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor(cubicles/pod room)per bc 1018.1 and 27-366 at the cellar level in room#3.rem:discontin
Sep 15, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.work noted:at cellar level erected 10 full height cubicles/pods made from wood & glass in room#3.rem:obtain permit.
Sep 15, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Ac27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers & file final sprinkler report prepared by registereed design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in height in e
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers & file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100 ft or more in height in existence on
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #902496.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers and file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office building 100 feet or more in height in exist
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic spriklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet or
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Sec. a.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building east elev exp3-11 floor setback northeast corner masonry chipped and defective.west elev. exp1 entry way stone panels cracked,chipped and broken off.immediately make safe
Nov 9, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4. agg2 history of noncompliance on 36027914k(agg1),36018900p.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take and provide adequate safety measures where required toprotect and secure public safety from unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04 no amended report filed as of 8-6-08. 1-mechanical bulkhead floors
Jun 14, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. noted: sidewalk shed erected under job #140177877,along exp#1 & 2 has light out at exp#2. remedy: maintain all
Jan 5, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5 failure to maintain sidewalk shed as required by code. noted: at time of inspeciton,sidewalk shed erected under job #140177877along exp#1 & 2 has no protection for brace connections w/sharp edges
Jan 5, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain ext bldg,west elev,exp #1.note:1-cracked stone panels above entrance header.2-flrs 6 and 7-defective mortar joints @lintel extensions.3-defective brick.immediately provide protection @ent&west
Oct 30, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
28-317.3 failure to register cooling tower.rem comply w/ code
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an acceptable tech report in compliance w/code provisions:nov #36018900p periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as req.rem:file required report to dob.
Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade and appurtenance noted: at facade at east exposure at northeast corner the decorative stones have cracks at mor-tar joints in horizontal and vertical orientations.also at east/#2expo
May 29, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facades & appurtenances. noted:at east facade from 5fl top shelf angles causing masonry to bulge especially at intermediate lower parapet. at (sme)at 12fl at northeast & southeast corners ve
Jul 25, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a riggers lic in that c-hooks in connection w/ a suspended scaffold was set up @ location w/o a riggers lic creating a hazardous condition stop all work on suspended
Aug 12, 2010 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a riggers lic note: c-hooks in connection w/ a suspended scaffold dob records indicate rigger jose m. villalobos lic #6179 was expired @ time of inspection stop all w
Aug 12, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Installed equipment does not match approved plans/drawings. work contrary to dept of buildings approved plans & applications. noted: sidewalk shed installed on exposure 1 & 2. shed is 12',14'& 18 feet high.
May 12, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules & regulations
Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to file affidavits and/or comply w/other requirements set forth for photoluminescent exit path marking.remedy:comply w/requirements of reference standards (rs)6-1.
Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
No vandal proof lights. rem: comply with code
Aug 29, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. on inspection existing bldg is erected over 100' w/2 point scaffold erected on west - southside of bldg. approx 20' of sidewalk shed should be erected over
Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. on inspection interior light & emt conduit have been installed on e 36th st w/plastic yellow covers. vandal proof fixtures must be installed as per code. remedy:
Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failed to notify the dob prior to the use or installation of 'c' hooks or out rigger beams in connection with suspended scaffolds.
Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Erected a supported (or modified) a supported scaffold 4oft or higher w/o a permit oursuant to 27-1042 note scaffold install on edge of set back at approx 140 above sidewalk level w/o a permit supported pipe
Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of supported scaffold requiring a permit (over 140 above sidewalk) w/o a supported scaffold user certificate note one man on scaffold w/o user certificate and not tied off stop all work on scaffold remedy:
Mar 7, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide contractors sign shed at 36 st side has no sign remedy: provide contractors sign
Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Sec.27-10012 supported scaffold does not meet dob specifications note scaffold at edge of roof setback approx 140 above sidewalk with excessive movement inadequate insufficient vertical and horizontal ties no
Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide contractors sign remedy: provide contractors sign
Mar 7, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed unsafe noted: lights are not illuminated on the 5th ave side of the shed after dark.
Dec 19, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. permit # 103971025 for a sidewalk shed has been revoked for failure to comply w/a 10 day letter that was issued on 1/26/07.provide required info on objection.remedy compl w/ 10 day letter
Aug 13, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
No licensed rigger or designated foreman on site.using of rigging equipment w/o a special rigger license.rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements.
Jul 31, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit; in that sidewalk permit #103989711 expired 4/1/2007as per dob records. remedy: renew permit as indicated above immediately.
Jun 9, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec. 27-1009(b) failure to safeguard public in that sidewalk shed was installed w/ a parapet of approx. 12 feet @ the corner of 5 ave & e 36st. which is loaded in excess of its design capacity creating a hazard
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. permit # 103971025 for sidewalk shed has been revoked for failure to comply w/ a " 10-day letter" that was issued in 1/26/07 in order to provide required info on objections to the application
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans.noted:a paa was filed to indicate that the sidewalk shed parapet has been reduced to a 3'6"height.parapet wall observed is 12'in height. remedy:conform shed parapet to
Feb 21, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec 27-1009(b):failure to safeguard public in that sidewalk shed parapet wall was installed w/ 12'height walls that is loaded in excess of its design capacity,creating a hazardous condition to the public.
Feb 21, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
No hand rail. noted: temporary stairs and permanent stairs installed up to 14th fl both stairs open for use, however permanent stairs is freqyently used and there is no hand rail from 2nd to 14th fl. remedy- in
Feb 5, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86m5/1i10:(86)2yr test tag missing- perform file test(01)worn stop switch
Oct 26, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temp. constr. permit not obtained for sidewalk shed. remedy: obtain a permit.
Feb 13, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. shed permit #103971025. deck side enclosure indicates no dimension on section, should be 3 foot 6 inches. non-conforming work, deck side enclosure at 12 feet high.
Aug 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having prohibited advertising signage in c5-3 district. remedy : remove illegal signage
Aug 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having a prohibited sign on a sidewalk shed. remedy : remove illegal signage
Aug 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having sinage on a sidewalk shed at 36 st 5th avenue with a surface area greater than 3 times the street frontage of the zoning lot and morethan 200 sq ft remove illegal signage
Apr 14, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O6)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 88,595 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,218 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 865 / 71
- Assessed value
- $13,010,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 385 5 Avenue
Who owns 385 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 385 Fifth Avenue,.
Does 385 5 Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 385 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 385 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.