838 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01379-7504Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
838 5 Avenue is a condominium built in 1951 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 18 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2019.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
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 · 5
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 30
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Dec 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p42053
Apr 22, 2003
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22718
Nov 15, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24912
Nov 15, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1f4292
Nov 15, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
12 story building, responding to complaint, i observed chook susp sf with sws at exp1 and 2. sws has platforms stored on the deck at exp1, and a gang box at exp2. upon viewing the plans, such storage was not in
Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
12 story building, responding to complaint, i observed closed site, with chooks suspended scaffold at exp1. upon research in the dept records, i discovered that no chook notification has been received, contrary
Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 100002543 has been inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by 11/1/16.rem:file annual certificatio
Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 100005779 has been inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by 11/1/16.rem:file annual certificatio
Jun 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 9-01 rigger failed to designated a foreman. noted: mr. robert scotra,did not have a dob's rigging foreman certificate issued by the rigger. remedy: comply w/code.
Oct 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Pswo (all rigging) issued pursuant to 28-207.2 posted. work w/o a permit. noted: approved cd-5/permit for use of suspended scaffold has beendenied w/objection from cranes & derrick unit,active rigging taken pla
Oct 8, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers meet minimum requirements. noted: the following workers on a suspended scaffold in use on exp #2,did not have cert of fitness issued by the rigger 1) martin kol
Oct 8, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.15.5 not more than 2 workers shall be permitted to work on one scaffold. noted: at time of inspection observed 3 workers on a 2 point suspended scaffold performing work. 1) martin kolerare 2) mario
Oct 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. noted: no overhead protection while working on facade of the building (propelling on side of the building). remedy: provide sidewalk shed.
Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3314.6.2 lifelines shall be protected from sharp edges. noted: lifelines not protected from sharp edges. (propelling) remedy: comply with code.
Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec. bc3314.6.3 lifelines,tiebacks & suspension ropes shall each be attached to a different point of anchorage. noted: suspension rope & lifeline attached to same i-beam. (propelling) remedy: comply with code.
Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. hazardous. noted: 1) removal of a section of each floor approx. 6-7 feet along with the floor joists without pro- viding proof of approval. 2) removal of a portion of west bearing wall
Sep 29, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
75u,57o,53d,75-perform 5 year test 57 clean pit 53 provide more light in motor rm.
Feb 2, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RD)
- Year built
- 1951
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 56,729 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,916 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1379 / 7504
- Assessed value
- $10,658,932
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #141846, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 838 5 Avenue
Who owns 838 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 838 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 838 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 838 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1951 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 838 5 Avenue?
It has 18 residential units and 31 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.