781 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01374-0001Map

Owner of record: Sherry Netherland INC (The)

781 5 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 169 residential units across 38 floors. The owner of record is Sherry Netherland INC (The). HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 142
ECB violations: 33
HPD complaints: 8

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 4, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 4

ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 142

Construction other optional
Borough commisioner stop work order application #123228042 due to contractor withdrawal
Apr 12, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Borough commisioner stop work order application #123228042 due to contractor withdrawal
Apr 12, 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
Construction other optional
Vacate order:due to unstable masonry arch on the 18th floor,presenting hazardous conditions below.remedy:immediately vacate all roof areas below.provide and maintain safety measures to prvent access to the roof area below
Apr 15, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to unstable masonry arch on the 18th floor exposure 2,north elevation .remedy:immediately provide safety measures and conrolled access to the roof areas below.also reduce all loose hazardous meterials
Apr 15, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
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, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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
Jun 25, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 33

Class - 2
3314.4.1.5 no records or dob notifications on file for suspended scaffold installation. review of dob now/bis showed no filings or documentation verifying authorized installation of suspended scaffold/counterwe
May 6, 2026 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
3314.11.6 observed welding/hot work from suspended scaffold without proper fire resistant protection/containment for sparks and hot debris. suspension wire ropes not insulated/grounded; no insulating covers ext
May 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 2
Observed supported/pipe scaffold non-conforming to approved installation. entire 18th fl. scaffold/platform configuration not shown on approved plans. platforms not fully planked; loose/uneven planks& open side
May 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Observed facade work in progress throughout all exposures. review of approved site safety plan did not reflect existing field conditions. suspended scaffolds, needle beams, and related rigging/support systems i
May 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed hot work operations on the 24th floor setback with out the required fireguard watch person or a hot work permit. the competent person failed to provide either upon request. stop all hot work operatio
Feb 5, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Incident where a wooden plank fell and impacted a vehicle on roadway during scaffolding operation. inspection reveal that hoisting operation was not contain within netting, plank was not provided with a tagline
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
During my inspection of an active 38-story facade, repairs. i observed one installed beta max material hoist at the upper level exposure 2 support scaffold, and cut horizontal shoring beams 22-story exp # 1. i
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
While following up on an incident, workers were performing a material hoisting operation with a beta max hoist when one plank fell to the street, hitting a vehicle. my inspection revealed that the contractor re
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Note: at time inspection, i observed suspended scaffolds in place hanging at exposure# 3 without any safety measures in place and no clear established caz for overhead work. at exposure# 3 the adjacent buildin
Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
On12/18/2024 a pedestrian got injured and was taken to the hospital i observed permit holder under #m00500238it failed to submit report within 3 business days of required 16 items to code 28-103.21 per-28-103.2
Jan 14, 2025
Resolve

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Class - 1
At the time of inspection while responding, to an incident where a pedestrian was fatally struck on head at exposure#1 corner where he sustain injuries by a drill bit that fell 37 stories through a 3 inch gap b
Dec 18, 2024 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve
Class - 1
At the time of inspection while responding to an incident,where a pedestrian got injured. i observed an hammer drill in use onsite for facade operation was not as per manufacture specification. there were missi
Dec 18, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Class - 2
-upon inspection of a non-active 38 story facade alt construction site i observed pedestrian protection (sidewalk shed) installed contrary to code specifications. minimum 8ft height requirement not maintained c
Apr 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
-upon inspection of a non-active 38 story facade alt construction site i observed a sidewalk shed (protective structure) installed at exposure 1 & 4 with unlawful postings installed. a pictorial sign reading "
Apr 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
-upon inspection of a non-active 38 story facade alt construction site i observed a sidewalk shed installed at exposure 1 and 4 with an inadequate (obstructed) parapet information panel installed at exposure 1.
Apr 3, 2024
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioners order.note:as requested in dob emergency work order#041522llfa01ak issued on 04-15-2022 and previous violation#35651460h issued on 06-02-2022 and as of today 0
Aug 4, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/commissioner's order.observed that cracked&damaged balusters&severely cracked concrete secs@base of arch structure on 18fl of exp2n elevation havent been removed or repaired ye
Jun 2, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required safety measures to secure public safety-unsafe facade.observed that there were no safety measures in place on the roofs of 781 fifth avenue & 785 fifth ave(the neighboring bldg to the
Apr 8, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000005830 hasbeen inspected,tested and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been devloped and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual certi
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
01b10. 01b- repair emergency stop switch to activate alarm pulled.
Dec 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
01b10. 01b- repair emergency stop switch to activate alarm when pulled.
Dec 20, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements note:no designated for man on site at time o finspection.remdy:comply with code
Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site.note: daily inspection log not available at time of inspection.remedy:maintain daily inspection record on site
Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
51h11.51-hoist cables.
Mar 23, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
60t07/59q03/01b10/02l10/11d06/12l11/15m07/03d06/64q03/39r09/83l10/-(60)company name & phone #.(59)motor rm lights unguarded & not working(01)stop switch bell not working(02)alarm bell not working(06)secure car
May 11, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36p07/36-p= provide access to overhead/sheave room not able to inspect cover nod and 5 year tag
Dec 18, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02/37d06. properly secure wiring on controll by clean dirty pit.
Feb 6, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02/74o02. 74 clean car top.
Feb 6, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16h12/35o02. replace worn hoistway door gibs.
Feb 6, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide apprved plans at time.work noted:interior recoration to entire apt in building removing ceilings,wall patitions chopping throug concrete ceiling,and plaster demo thruout.location:apt 1801 on
Jun 16, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16 . remedy: remove non-complying material or equipment.
Sep 24, 1997 · Penalty $400
Active
Non-hazardous
Altered building without a valid c/o alt 1456/88. remedy: obtain a valid c/o
Jul 18, 1994
Resolve
Hazardous
Failing to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy provide approved pa plans
Feb 14, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 605
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2101
Close
General
Windows
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2101
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt 304
Close
General
Mold
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt 304
Close
General
Mold
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 304
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 304
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 304
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jun 24, 2026	$2,350,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Jun 24, 2026	$2,750,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Jun 24, 2026	$2,750,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Mar 9, 2026	$430,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Feb 11, 2026	$950,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Nov 12, 2025	$2,600,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Nov 5, 2025	$500,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Oct 14, 2025	$199,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1927
Floors: 38
Residential units: 169
Building area: 314,509 ft²
Lot area: 12,500 ft²
Zoning: R10H
Community board: 108
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1374 / 1
Assessed value: $49,626,900
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #100020, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 781 5 Avenue

Who owns 781 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sherry Netherland INC (The).

Does 781 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 781 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 781 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 781 5 Avenue?

It has 169 residential units and 175 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.