511 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01277-0069Map
Owner of record: 511 Fifth Avenue LLC
511 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is 511 Fifth Avenue LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 115
- ECB violations
- 34
- 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 · 115
- Construction other optional
Ftm bldg. observed on exp 2 cracks in lintel at 2nd floor; open mortar joints and crack in water table masonary. exp 3; damaged spalled stone above head height to the right of rear entrance. remedy: repair and/or replace
Feb 19, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed at exposure 2 north elevation at 2 floor cornice. cracks stone corner of exposure 1 and exposure 3. damage stone at foundation corner of 1 and 2 and damaged joints. remedy: maintain building repair and/or replace
Sep 20, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to crack deterioration of decorative stone @ 2nd fl cornice of exposure 2 north elevation location at east & west corner. remedy: immediately install public protection at north, east & west corner. make immediate repairs under supervision of nyc licensed professional
Sep 20, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Nov 10, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2021
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
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order under job# 123124163 due to contractor withdrawal. stop all work immediately and provide all the necessary info to borough commissioner
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - 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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2016
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
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 2
Observed supported scaffold inside elevator shaft improperly assembled. scaffold lacked required toe boards and guardrail,planks were unsecured and not osha approved. structure poses a severe fall hazard. unsaf
May 1, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
18 story building undergoing renovation observed inside elevator shaft supported scaffold erected 8 frames on one side and 9 frames on the other side.scaffold over 40 feet erected without required dob permit.
May 1, 2025
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 $6,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note:-at the time of inspection observed at exp. #2 north elevation. broken glass window at firt floor. remedy: maintain exterior facade. provide
Mar 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b and 9b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#904280.rem:file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
A worker injured when fell on scaffold steps and taken to off site medical facility.permit holder job#123710216 failed to submit report within 3 business days of required 16 items by code 28-103.21 per 28-103.2
Jul 15, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed supported scaffold platform has loose planks not tiedown in some areas in contrary with codes 3314.5, also large gaps between planks, creating an immediate hazardous of falling and causing injuries
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain supported scaffold guardrails in contrary with code 3314.8, missing some open sides and ends of scaffold platforms not provided with a guardrail system, creating an immediate hazardous of fa
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
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' or more in he
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to notify dept of incident that resulted in fatality or injurynote:worker fell off scf injured arm&left side taken to offsire medical facility:per dept records 18sty alt2 site permit holder failed to no
Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
At the time of my follow up inspection of a incident occured on 6/30/22 (evloev islam falled from baker scaffold) observed active construction site. upon request from site safety manager certificate card of com
Jul 5, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.1.1 responsibilities for safety:failure to institute adequate safety measures:observed alteration work in progress at 6th floor under permit#140951496 report that worker injured at site.worker was on a
Jun 30, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet panel construction sign not provided or not in compliance with section.at time of inspection of active jobsite observed sws erected at exp #1 #2 under permit #m00
Mar 15, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Prohibited signs on sidewalk shed.at time of inspection of active jobsite observed advertisement sign for nom contractor on sidewalk shed parapet for benefit of public code stipulates no sign pictorial represen
Mar 15, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3314.1 scaffolds utilized in conjunction with construction of building shall be erected and mainatained so safety of public and property will not be endangered by falling material tools and/or debris-planks t
Nov 6, 2021
Resolve - 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 - 1
3310.3 failure to have valid ssp note atoi i observed facade restoration in process w/ssp123710216 not valid� permit w/d8/11/21 comply w/code validate ssp
Oct 1, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments * at the time of my inspection of an actiev jobsite observed obsevred following conditions for supported.scaffold (pipe scaffo
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved.accepted constuction documents at jobsite at the time of my inspection at the time of my inspectionof an active jobsite of a 18 story building observed sidewlak shed on exp #1 and ex
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full ystsem of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registerated design prfessional by july 1, 2019 in an office building 10
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
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
Posting of unlawful signs,information,pictoral representaition,business or advertiting messages on protecting structures.at the time of the inspection,i observed no constructio work going on.however,i observed
Nov 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work contrary to construction documents-cd5. at the time of my inspection,at a 18 sty ss facade inspection i observed outrigger beams installed at the 17 sty level inside office spaces-room upon my view of the
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by chpt 33. 18 sty occupied bldg at the time of my inspection,i observed outrigger beams & suspended scaffolds installed at exp#1&2. upon my request for th
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correct-ion of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control 804280.remedy: file acceptable report
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to protect public from unsafe facadeas noted: on 02/21/18 511 5th avenue submitted an unsafe fisp3 notification with the dob and as of 03/20/18 no safety measures were in plc
Mar 20, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building and appurtenances west elevationexp1 loose soffit/cornice.cracked water table between 2nd and 3rd floor northwest side. north elevation exp#2 broken water table, damaged co
May 3, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances. noted(1)at exp#3(by north east court yard)(i) cracked masonry was found at floors 10 to 13 at south facing facade. (ii)bulged masonry was found at floors 15 & 16
Feb 26, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,07b01,13l10,68b07,12q07,02l10-alarm system defective repair,07b01-adjust door restirctor not working,13l10-repair emergency lighting,68b07-update maintaince log,12q07-provide guard on cab lights
Jul 2, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit exp permit shed erected under appl 104453716 exp 12/31/06 shed still erected at time of inspection remedy: renew permit
May 14, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by const. operations- in that a bolt head and washer fell from facade bounded off scaffold and hit windshield of truck. remedy : submit engineers report as to
Aug 30, 2006 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46b,64b,47b,46-shorten hoist ropes 64-shorten compensating ropes-47 shorten governor safety ropes.
Mar 23, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
47b,47-shorten governor safety cable.
Mar 23, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46l,47b,64b,#46-change hoist ropes #47-shorten governor safety cables #64-shorten compensating ropes.
Mar 23, 1998 · Penalty $350
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
- 1917
- Floors
- 17
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 125,632 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,735 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1277 / 69
- Assessed value
- $15,468,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 511 5 Avenue
Who owns 511 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 511 Fifth Avenue LLC.
Does 511 5 Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 511 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 511 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.