5 East 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00868-0008Map

Owner of record: 6 East 39th St. Holdings LLC

5 East 38 Street is an office building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is 6 East 39th St. Holdings LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 82
ECB violations: 19
HPD complaints: 1

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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 82

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
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 18, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 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

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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 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
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 27, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
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, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report was filed
Aug 21, 2012
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 19

Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. atoi i observed a sws erected at expo# 1 not extended 20 feet on both sides of the shed as code (3307.6.3) requires for buildings that is greater than 10
Mar 25, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. sidewalk shed erected at exp 1 inspection reveals shed is not extended the required 20 ft. (3307.6.3) at right side adjacent to (4 east 39 street), dept
Nov 22, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit observed sidewalk shed installed at exp 1 of a 12 story building. upon further research in bis and dob now found no active permits for electrical sidewalk shed lighting as requi
Nov 22, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file accepted amended cycle 7b & 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intials report required by 28-302.5 for control#802521. agg1 prior nov 37012106r under 28-305.5.
Jun 3, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#802521. remedy: file acceptable report
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances.note:south elvation,exp #1 southwest corner on 12/13 floor crack stone were observed.2)west elevation,exp #2 observe:bulging/spalled deteriorated bricks
Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. rmdy: file acceptable amended report
Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety unsafe facade.facade report filed by pe on 08/21/12 status an unsafe on exp#1(east39st)neighboring bldg sidewalk shed cover about half of exp no other
Jul 30, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Place of assembly contrary to approved const documents. noted:capacity sign is not displayed in location indicated on plan #104253004. remedy: conform to plan.
Sep 5, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Temp construction equipment on site-expired permit.sidewalk shed @exp #1 permit #121360133 expired 5/1/2013.remedy:renew permit.
May 13, 2013
Resolve

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Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: installation of sidewalk shed is contrary to approved plans for shed exceeding the 20' extensions, extension adjacent to 6 east 39 st at the
Sep 24, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
56i11,58h10,56o02. 56i- gear for full rope machine light in damaged (broken tooth) 58h- worn work & ring gear. (excessive vibration coming from inside gear case)
Sep 24, 2010
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are:metal exhaust duct is rusted in various location at rear east side.remedy:repair de4fects
Oct 30, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:metal exhaust duct at side is corroded.remedy:repair defect.
May 14, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:metal exhaust duct at side is corroded.rem:repair defect.
Dec 4, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adrovate emergency power exit light in exit stairs (b) throughout stair leels.remedy provide emergency power exit light according to b e c standards and local law 16/84
Jul 17, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to provide (fright)evelator landing signs throught floor landings failure to provide (3 number) floor signs and each floor landing stair a remedy provide signage as per local law 16/84
Jul 17, 1995
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy provide approved pa plans
Apr 6, 1989 · Penalty $50
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to have approved pa plan available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans.
Jun 14, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 7
Close

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: 1920
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 82,878 ft²
Lot area: 7,406 ft²
Zoning: C5-2.5
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 868 / 8
Assessed value: $10,233,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 5 East 38 Street

Who owns 5 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 6 East 39th St. Holdings LLC.

Does 5 East 38 Street have violations?

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

Is 5 East 38 Street 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 5 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1920 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.