521 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10175BBL 1-01278-0001Map

Owner of record: 521 Fifth Avenue Property Investors IV, LLC

521 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10175. The owner of record is 521 Fifth Avenue Property Investors IV, LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 91
ECB violations: 73
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

Good

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 · 91

Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Structure rendered non- compliant. motor vehicle struck sidewalk shed causing damage to approximately 80' linear feet, displacing support columns, cross bracing, parapet and dislodging i-beams.
Jul 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
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
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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 24, 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
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2011
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 73

Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order.note:respondent failure to comply with previous violation#35670635y dated 03/20/2023 and didnot file certificate of correction.rem:file a certificate of correctio
Jun 2, 2023
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide safety measures(sidewalk shed,netting,etc)where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04.facade technical report filed unsafe by pe/ra on
Mar 20, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not code specifications/lighting-note:at the time of inspection it was observed multiple light fixatures set in place/location tbr the standpipe was not illuminated.as required by cod
Jan 5, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
3310 failure to have approval to start work. note: at time of inspection i observed site safety job in process with out approval from joli az-alfano moo1691.remedy:comply with code -call for reinspection
Oct 16, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
3310 failure to perform duties as a site safety manager. noted: at time of inspection site sasfety manager joli cruz alfano failed to perform duties by not doing a re-inspection of pre-construction work
Oct 16, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take and provide adequate safety measures where required tosecure and protect public safety from documented unsafe notification of bldg facade on north elevation. *unsafe notification (fisp3) was fi
Mar 23, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
3314.4.3.4 pre-shift insp suspended scaffold shall be insp prior to each shift.noted:@time of insp the rigging foreman (luis silva) did not do pre-shift insp.there are 2 men work in suspended scaffold w/no pre-
Jul 1, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure 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
Jul 14, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong indicator is defective.
Aug 22, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong is defective.
Aug 22, 2013
Resolve

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Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong is defective
Aug 22, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong is defective.
Aug 22, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong indicator is defective.
Aug 21, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong indicator is defective.
Aug 21, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gog indicator is defective.
Aug 21, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong indicator is defective.
Aug 21, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
24l10 - lobby light/gong indicator is defective.
Aug 21, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Property owner functioning as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration # (nba 2k). remedy: remove sign register.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac signs exceed max surface area of 200 sq ft in c5-3 zone. 8 signs approx. 15' x 12' each. (nba 2k). remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #3. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #4 remedy: remove sign
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #5 remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor adv. co sign on display w/o a permit. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #1 remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #2 remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #3. remedy: renew sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #1 remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Property owner functioning as oac, failure to obtain valid oac registration #. (nba 2k). remedy: remove sign (register).
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c5-3 zone (nba 2k) 5th ave side #2. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #3. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #5. remedy: remove sign
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c5-3 zone (nba 2k) 43rd st side #1. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign prohibited in c5-3 zone (nba 2k) 43rd st side #2 remedy: remove sign
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #3. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceed max surface area of 200sq ft in c5-3 zone 8 signs approx 15'x 12' each. (nba 2k) remedy: remove sign
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. sign on display w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #1. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #1. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #2. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #3.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #4. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o permit. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #5. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (nba 2k). 43rd st side #1. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #2. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign w/o permit. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #3. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #1. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #2. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #3. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #4. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 5th ave side #5. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c5-3 zone. (nba 2k) 43rd st side #1. remedy: remove sign.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
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 (O4)
Year built: 1929
Floors: 38
Residential units: —
Building area: 434,152 ft²
Lot area: 19,047 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1278 / 1
Assessed value: $73,000,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 521 5 Avenue

Who owns 521 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 Fifth Avenue Property Investors IV, LLC.

Does 521 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 521 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 521 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.