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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

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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 · 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

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 (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.