501 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01276-0069Map

501 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is 501 Fifth Avenue Co. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 71
ECB violations: 22
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 · 71

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, 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
Dec 8, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
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 - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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 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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2011
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 22

Class - 2
Atoi observed new bx wiring being ran/installed in newly framed walls and ceiling of interior unit on the 19 flooor ,also outlets and light switches. electrical out lets. no permits on file with the department
Mar 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve
Class - 2
A. c. 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 mor
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
A.c.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' or more in he
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
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
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. at time of inspection, observed laser hair removal setup in suite 1203. however, certificate of occupancy #596
May 13, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 ac 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
Mar 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant amnner at time of inspection noted at 5 floor public restroom (womans bathroom) has a 4 step up to enter bathroom creating a potential tripping hazard for 5th floo
Jan 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 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 by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit.premises under alt2 job#123689080 at time of inspection 1-found plumbing work installed new water piping and seven water piping.2-new air handler(blower)which conected with new piping to b
Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certifictation that cooling tower1000004785 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Active

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Class - 2
Failure to file annual certifictation that cooling tower1000004784 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Active
Class - 1
3314.1.1 notification of scaffolding accidents.note:general contractorfailed to report a scaffold incident involving a peddestrian struck by a piece of pipe during scaffold erection.dob notified by fdny.rem:com
Jan 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments.note:installation of supported scaffold on east 42 st,exp#2,@( )does not conform to approved plans for not showing details of( )anchoring into
Jan 13, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments.note:installation of sidewalk shed on exp #1,#2.does not conform to approved plans for not showing(spl )main beams,shed is built in two sectio
Jan 13, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Full *swo* fail to safeguard all persons and prop affected by construction ops.note:a 26 yr old female was struck in the back by a fallen piece of pipe,approx 2" x 11' long fr approx height 160' during scaffold
Jan 13, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
3307.6.5.1 material and debris shall not be stored on sidewalk shed.note:excessive storage and debris on shed deck scafffold frames and debris stored outside the area of storage designated on plans.rem:comply w
Jan 13, 2014
Resolve
Class - 3
97x10;restore to service so full inspection can be made by this depart
May 31, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
16r#,21r#. 16-21r- operating elevator device without equipment use permit ebn 330/11 call dept of building for appointment cease use.
May 31, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
03b07 84d06 21d06 (3)installed capacity plate in cab (84)secure wiring in box with cover under car (21)repl missing dl covers
Jun 19, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction sidewalk shed.remedy:obtain a permit.
Mar 9, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction sidewalk shed.remedy:obtain a permit.
Mar 9, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Stair re-entry signs missing on 14th fl. stair a & 2nd floor stair a & b. remedy: install signs.
Mar 5, 1991 · Penalty $200
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
May 31, 2012 · Apt BLDG
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 (O4)
Year built: 1917
Floors: 21
Residential units: —
Building area: 132,961 ft²
Lot area: 7,325 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1276 / 69
Assessed value: $18,798,300
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 501 5 Avenue

Who owns 501 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 501 Fifth Avenue Co.

Does 501 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 501 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 501 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1917 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.