531 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01279-0001Map

531 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is 535-545 Fee LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 189
ECB violations: 71
HPD complaints: 2

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 · 189

Construction other optional
Emergency work order.@the sub cellar of the vault along 44st the rebar of the foundtn wall is rustd&cncrte cover is spallng&detachng frm the wall.similar conditions noted@floors [email protected] remove/secure all lose&spalld concrte&any overhead hazards undr drct& cnt sprvsn of pe.pe to sbmt means&methods
Apr 14, 2026
Dob violation - active
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved

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Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 25, 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 - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
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, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2016
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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Dec 30, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 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 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 71

Class - 1
Failure to maintain interior wall in basement and subbasement(boiler room) of building. observed multiple cracks throughout the walls on both levels and missing sections. concrete is deteriorating away exposing
Apr 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and/or appurtenances.at time of inspection i observed large vertical cracks on the ground floor(best buy)windows.the window panes are large,over 20 feet tall.there ar
May 1, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control904290.submit acceptable required technical report
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 ac27-929.1,failure to complete installation of full system ofautomatic sprinklers&file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100' or more in ht in existence o
Mar 30, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Upon inspection device was remove permit was filed ebn# 1899/17, no final inspection was filed remedy; file inspection with nycdob,
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $310
Resolve
Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed construction of 6" metal stud wall on 1st floor with approximately 50 linear feet installed. also noted 6" track top and bottom shot down on mezzanine. work
Dec 9, 2019
Resolve
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
Resolve
Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc;containing a material false statement.on 11/17/17 @ approx 11:30am i observed plumbing work done throughout entire premises while lmp on file under permit#122955356 fals
Nov 17, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc3307.6.4.9/avoid interference.sheds shall be installed and located so to not unreasonally obstruct,either visually or physically,traffic lights or sign.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed on exp#4(e 44
Jun 13, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenaces. note: exp#1 south elavation i observed vertical & horizontal cracks,eroded mortar joints(spall)peeling paint. on exp#2 west elevation i observed vertical
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $500
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Class - 2
Partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28- 207.2 and posted at premises. work does not conform to approved plan. note: observed supported scaffold in connected with outrigger beam are
Apr 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
3314.4.3 partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pursu ant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. installation report.note:observed suspended scaffold in connection with outrigger beams have been
Apr 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note:observed sidewalk shed have been erected at exp#1 (5 av) and exp#4 (e 44 st)
Apr 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
3310.5.2 partial stop work order for all facade job and suspended scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. ss manager shall be presents at all time...note:observed facade job is in progres
Apr 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial stop work order for supported scaffold and all facade job issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: observed facade j
Apr 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
52k10,05l10,59j01,79m11,79i10. 54k10-hoist ropes show sign at rouge repair; 05l10-car door zone lock restrictor defective repair; 69j01-brake switch misaligned adjust; 79m11-comp rope missing replace; 79i10
Aug 26, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
100#### - failure to report an elevator accident-failure to report an elevator accident promply accident occurred august 17,2015 personnel injuries requiring medical attention and damage to property in access
Aug 19, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
05i10,18i10,77i10,41w06,68b07,42b09,97x10. 5i10-car door saddle damag ed repair; 18i10-hoistway door buck 8th flr damaged repair; 7i10-toe guard damaged repair;41w06-motor room door unlocked properly secure;
Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
B251. 52l11:hoist ropes (rouge) replace.
Apr 10, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 3
56o02,40o02. 56002-clean machine of ru(); 40o02-clean motor room.
Jan 17, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
59y10,60x10. 59y10-reline brake shoes (oil); 60x10-repair machine roomlighting.
Jan 17, 2014
Resolve
Class - 3
56o02,40o02. 56o02-clean machines; 40o02-clean secondary.
Jan 17, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
68m7,100m7,16a1,81m7. 68m- maint log missing from m.r. provided same. 100m- maint. control. prog. missing provided same. 16a- hoistway door rollers on 35th flr used to be adjusted. 81m-cwt runby signage missing
Oct 21, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
May 22, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dept of buildings rules &
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial
Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
71#10 (71-#-10)replace rotted woosd underside platform also(firraff)sheet metal
May 14, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Cease use,83.83-operating device #1014889 without calling for a test from this dept art.18(626-117.4) 27-188 remedy call dob 212-566-5524 to arrange to finalize ebn 149-99.
Apr 22, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15m7,81bb5,38l11,38t16. 15-m-7- provide certificate frame. 81-bb-5 perform a file for 5 year test. 38-11-l repair access door to wheelhouse. 38-t-16 label access door to wheelhouse
May 28, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75d06-74p17. 75-d srcure top handrail entry covers left right 74-p call dob 212-566-5524 so proper cab be mde.
Dec 30, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Emergency exit lighting does not meet the requirement of the commissioner. bureau of electrical control (b.e.c.) certificate of inspection required) bn6-27-384 emergency exit/directional signs do not meet the r
Sep 12, 2002 · Penalty $12,500
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Non-hazardous
Emergency exit lighting does not meet the requirements of the commissioner. {bureau of electrical control (bec) certification of inspecton required}. emergency exit/directional signs do not meet the requirement
May 2, 2002 · Penalty $12,500
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Non-hazardous
Emergency eixt lighting does not meet the requirements of the commissioner. ( bureau of rlrctrical control (bec) certification of inspection required ) . emergency exit / directional signs do not meet the requi
Dec 6, 2001 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Emergency exit lighting does not meet the requirements of the commmisioner. (bureau of electrical control (bec) certification of inspection required). emergency exit/directional signs do not meet the requiments
Sep 20, 2001 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73m#
Aug 15, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
22d06/ 50o02/ 73o02/ 74o02/ 15l01
Aug 15, 2001
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an amen
May 31, 2001
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file ana mended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazadous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.rem:file an amended repot
Apr 27, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy.first floor mezzanine and cellar occupied as store alt 102107480.remedy:obtain valid c of o .
Mar 23, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous dconditions described in initial ll10/80 report.rem:file an amended rep
Mar 23, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.rem:file an amended repo
Jan 26, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Emergency exit lighting does not meet the requirement of the commissioner.(bureau of electrical control(bec)certification of inspection required.emergency exit/directional signs do not meet the requirements of
Jan 5, 2001 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Nov 17, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an a
Oct 10, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Emergency exit lighting does not not meet the requirements of the commissioner.(bureau of electirical control (bec) certification of inspection required)emergency exit/directional signs do not meet the requirem
Jul 19, 2000 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am
Jul 14, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80.remedy:file an amended repor
Apr 13, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No equipment use permit noted: installation of a/c units without first obtaining an equipment use permit from the dept. of buildings. the a/c units are made by continental. they are located on the 9 floor roof
Oct 14, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
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Non-hazardous
15r7,57o2,74q7. -15 provide access to 16th floor terminal landing or provide proper runby clearance at the existing terminal landing floor (6th floor), -74 provide out rigger on the car top near to emergency
Jul 14, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15r7,57o2,74q7. -15 provide access to 16th floor terminal landing or provide proper runby clearance at the existing terminal landing floor (6th floor), -74 provide out rigger on the car top near to emergency
Jul 14, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1A
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: 1927
Floors: 36
Residential units: —
Building area: 332,312 ft²
Lot area: 16,550 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1279 / 1
Assessed value: $60,067,350
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 531 5 Avenue

Who owns 531 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 535-545 Fee LLC.

Does 531 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 531 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 531 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1927 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.