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956 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01391-0071Map

Owner of record: Fifth 956 Corporation

956 5 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 22 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Fifth 956 Corporation. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 7 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
51
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 · 14

  • I

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 15 sty rear south apt 15b at kitchen. located at apt 15b

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 15B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 15 sty rear south apt 15b at south bathroom. located at apt 15b

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 15B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 15 sty public hall service entrance at south.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 15 sty rear south apt 15b at south rear room. located at apt 15b

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 15B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the tools paint and construction material obstructing egress fire stair at penthouse apt.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 2nd sty apts converted into one.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 8th sty apts converted into one.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 15 sty rear south apt 15b at north room. located at apt 15b

    Jun 26, 1989 · Apt 15B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition fire place erected penthouse apt northwest room.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition metal and glass bay windows erected changing exterior walls of penthouse apt.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2 penthouse apts connected into one apt.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition greenhouse erected on penthouse apt terrace.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition wood penthouse erected in public hall blocking egress penthouse sty public hall.

    Jun 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 51

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 27, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 27, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped for application/ permit# 122943280. the applicant of record has withdrawn. stop all wor k immediately, make site safe

    Jan 13, 2018

    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
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  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 2, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 3, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 3, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 14, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 14, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 24, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 24, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14148

    Jan 12, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14149

    Jan 12, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 28, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 28, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) refasten the loose bolts of ladder leading to over head (52) provide a parking device (53) date tag gov with dates of required 2 yr 5yr safety test

    Feb 15, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) provide a parking device (52) date and tag governor with dates if required 2yr and 5yr safety test

    Feb 15, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Failure to post all permit for work in progress upon insp. at 956 5 ave 14 stories building is in place sidewalk shed erected around site nopermit posted for electrical installation. remedy: post all permit for

    Mar 1, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o at 7th floor apt remedy: discontinue unlawful use or obtain a valid c of o

    Feb 26, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit at 15 floor work moted-interior demolition of partitions new bathroom. and partitions layout. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal.

    Jan 23, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 20, 2026$950,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 18, 2025$4,510,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Nov 19, 2025$9,000,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1925
Floors
15
Residential units
22
Building area
57,728 ft²
Lot area
4,760 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1391 / 71
Assessed value
$8,059,500
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #103279, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 956 5 Avenue

Who owns 956 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fifth 956 Corporation.

Does 956 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 956 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 956 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 956 5 Avenue?

It has 22 residential units and 23 units in total.

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