397 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00866-0076Map

397 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is 9 East 36th LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 128
ECB violations: 47
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 · 128

Construction other optional
Ftm facade & appurtenances. on 12/24/2022 multiple facade stone panels dislodged from bldg exterior and fell to public sidewalk at west elev, exp4. during insp additional defects observed incl damaged/weathered decorative stones/terra cotta at mult location at south & west elev remedy:immed retain nys reg design prof to insp & eval 100%
Dec 29, 2022
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide sidewalk shed as follows: exposure#1(north elevation- east 37 street - 170 linear feet, exposure #4 ( west elevation -5th avenue) - 135 linear feet
Dec 29, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to defective facade at all exposures 1,2,3 & 4 north, east, south and west elevations, observed spalled/cracked/ deteriorated decorative stone/terra cotta/stone in several locations remedy: immed provide public safety measures around all the exposures to secure/protect the public
Dec 27, 2022
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 29, 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 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
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2016
Mar 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 14, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 14, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
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 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 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 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 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 - active
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 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 - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 12, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law report filed
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 47

Class - 1
At time of inspection observed facade is in disrepair and failure to submit n1 engineering report. stone defects observed at various levels above along both west 37th street and 5th avenue, comply with commissi
Jan 7, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
I found a rockmill mp250 boiler with a fresh air fan in a different room with no outlet to the outside air/ two boiler room doors and no remote switch/correct all violating condition/submit a certificate of cor
Oct 6, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failed to provide sidewalk shed parapet information panel contrary with bc-3301.9.2, creating hazardous for fdny in emergency to easy located the site. where a sidewalk shed is installed, a sidewalk shed parape
May 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order. note: as per violation 122922fa0501gm and ecp vio. 35681810x on 05/03/2024 owner were to immediately retain a nys professional, pe or ra to perform
Mar 14, 2025
Resolve
Class - 1
Noted defects in decorative stone columns along west 37th street at street level and stone defects observed at various levels above along both west 37th street and 5th avenue where decorative stone appears miss
Mar 12, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioner's order. note: as per violation #122922fao51gm, owner were immediately retain a nys professional pe of ra to perform a 100% hands on inspection of all faca
May 3, 2024
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation 122922cfa0501m, dated 12/29/2022. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditons. as of 10/11
Oct 11, 2023
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
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.@exp1 section of decorative stone on 1 of the columns was bulging&separating from bldg w/possibility of full collapse.repair &or replace
Dec 24, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#802506. agg1 prior nov 37010307 under 28-
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve

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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
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35319189p issued on 08-14-2018, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2).file a certificate
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35174258p issued on 05/05/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). remedy: file a cert of correction.
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances.north elevation exp#1 & west elevation exp #4 observed cracked,deteriorated & waterdamaged stones on various locns & open joints @various locns,corebells
Aug 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.1-north elev exp#1 2-west elev exp#4.facade stone @various locns,cracked,(work) joints (deterated), broke.rem:provide sidewalk shed.
Aug 14, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #802506.rem:submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide safety measures such as sidewalk shed,fence etc to protect public from unsafe conditions. as per rcny 1-3-01 & as per notification of unsafe conditions complaint #1420749 by ra/pe dated 4-7-1
May 5, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: found horizontal cracks along exp#1 below 4th fl balconies cracks approx 3/8in x 3ft below each balcony. remedy: repair defects forthwith & maintain bldg.
Apr 8, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
28-302.5 failure to provide overhead protection to protect public from dangerous condition noted fisp 3 notification of unsafe conditions report filed on 2/22/12 and no overhead protection installed rem; immedi
Feb 24, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
42-a-09. 42-9: fuses jumped with wire. remove.
Apr 5, 2010
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly wihtout a place of assembly.permit.photos & notes with mayors taskforce one inspector.remedy:cease operation & arrangement as pa until all permits are secured.
Sep 24, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
At time of inpsection.place of assembly with seating for 85 persons.in cellar has 2 defective illuminated exit lights photos.failure to maintain other parts of bldg.noted;in cellar rear,mojor electrical service
Sep 24, 2004 · Penalty $700
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Having signage extending higher than 25 feet above curb level.remedy:remove illegal signage
Apr 19, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Having signage with a surface area greater then 3 times the street frontage of zoning lot or more than 200sq ft.remedy:remove illegal signage
Apr 19, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of buildings rules and regulations.remedy:file the
Jan 23, 2004 · Penalty $700
Resolve
Hazardous
Sidewalk shed overloaded.noted:shed on wast 37 st at east end used for equipment storage (three large tool boxes) and material,clothing,buckets,etc.remedy:remove all equipment and material from shed roof immedi
Jul 8, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file the
May 9, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to provide adequare protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction operations. noted: debris from ongoing facade restraction at 3rd sty level are falling through open inadequare netting to si
May 1, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction - expired side walk shed permit #102505166 expired 04/01/02. location: e 37th street side of building. remedy: obtain and maintain all necessary permits.
May 1, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
No sidewalk shed: noted: ongoing facade restruction work in progress at 1st, 2nd and 3rd story without proper protection (sidewalk shed). location: east side at 5th ave. (approx. 100'). remedy: obtain all
May 1, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b05,50o02,37q03,37r09,74d06,36i11.75bor perform and file 5 yr test on both governers on dates or tag when last tested.50o02 clear oil bah .37 selector tope ininstall guard.37r09 remove jumper from dx realay 7
Mar 27, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74u, perform pressure relief test proparly tag device.
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b,37d. perform 5 year test tag governor, propeal mount relay and lace wired.
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b,37d,02i. perform five year test tag governor, properly mount relays and lace wires.
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b,37d. perform 5 year test tag governor, properly mount. relays and lace wires.
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75b,73o. perform 5 year properly tag governor.
Jan 4, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
22r 22-proprly secure top emergency exit.
Oct 28, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y,37d, 50- seal machine of oil leak 37- properly mount relays to controller and capacitor remove object in 301 relay.
Jul 26, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37#,74m.37-properly wire & secure all items 74-provide fan guard.
Apr 5, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37#,75t.37-properly wire & secive all items
Apr 5, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37#,22#,50l.37-properly wire & secure all items
Apr 4, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37#.37-properly wire & service all items
Apr 4, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37#.37-properly wire & secure all items
Apr 4, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
43y 74k 43 repair elev from losing pressure elev creeping down at top landing 74 renew cover and hinges on sidewalk cover plate
Apr 24, 1993
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plan available for inspection remedy provide approve plan for inspection
May 20, 1991 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to provide approved pa plans for inspection. remedy: provideapproved pa plans
Jun 8, 1988 · Penalty $50
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: 1906
Floors: 8.5
Residential units: —
Building area: 156,751 ft²
Lot area: 17,048 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 866 / 76
Assessed value: $34,690,500
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 397 5 Avenue

Who owns 397 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 9 East 36th LLC.

Does 397 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 397 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 397 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1906 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.