597 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01284-0002Map

597 5 Avenue is an office building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is 597 Fifth Owner LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 49
ECB violations: 21
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

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 · 49

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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2019
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, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice of immediate stop work due to applicant withdrawal as of 05/07/2018 permit #122167715
May 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 16, 2017
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

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7585
Feb 6, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7584
Feb 6, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7584
Mar 3, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7585
Mar 3, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1s3173
Mar 3, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jul 20, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)secure top exit cover
Apr 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 21

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
Ac 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 100ft or more in h
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed on the 12 floor having an open waste line no water coming out of sink. on the fourth floor water leaking on waste line, repair and/or replace
Dec 21, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit i observed on the 12 floor removal of waste line under sink without a permit work done 100 percent, obtain permit
Dec 21, 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 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic spriklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet or
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,155
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 $1,280
Active
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents.noted:at timeof inspection sidewalk shed on exp#1(5ave)is missing detail/not built to plans.shed parapet is 8ft in height.shed uprights placement is off
Jun 2, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Pwso supported scaffold.work does not conform to approved constructiondocuments.noted:at time of inspection scaffold has trust beams installed at roof level not on approved plans.rem:conform work to approved co
Jun 2, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc3314.4.3.2 upon completion of the installation of suspended scaffold,the scaffold,all components of and attachment to the scaffold and allsupports and anchorages at scaffold shall be inspected prior to use.th
Jun 2, 2017
Resolve

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Class - 2
Pswo suspended scaffold.work does not conform to approved cd-5.noted:at time of inspection outrigger beams on exp#2 are on an 2'wide frame cd-5 show 5'wide framers to be use for outrigger beams with suspended s
Jun 2, 2017
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55y13/38o02/51b12 (55)hoist machine oil leak,clean and seal machine (38)car top dirty,clean (51)hoist ropes reshackled improperly;reshackle ropes and place tag in rosette.
Jun 13, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed without required sign listing name address telephone number permit # and expiration date remedy:install sign
Apr 26, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Bannner display from exterior of building is contrary to special district zoning section 81-142 of the zoning resolution for a c5 district (working of banner united colors of benetton). remedy: remove the ille
Jul 24, 1997 · Penalty $240
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a reprot of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection system remedy file report
Mar 13, 1997 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3 letters stair identification a&b on occupancy side of exit stiar doors on all floors reemdy provide signage as per local law 16/84
Mar 13, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to application 101291923 application file to installed job site fence now display sign aceoss entire 3 floor working with feature of kids united colors of benetton conforn to app 101291923
Oct 17, 1996
Resolve
Unknown
46t,49t,22l.
Feb 16, 1996
Resolve
Unknown
46t,49t.
Feb 16, 1996
Resolve
Unknown
18l,15i.
Feb 16, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of complaince with local law 16/84 - certifying to the installation of reovired fire protection systems.
Aug 28, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Mar 25, 2026	$54,000,000	Office buildings	10

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1913
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 52,727 ft²
Lot area: 5,341 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1284 / 2
Assessed value: $20,601,000
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL AND INTERIOR LANDMARK

Questions about 597 5 Avenue

Who owns 597 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 597 Fifth Owner LLC.

Does 597 5 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 597 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 597 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1913 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.