1255 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01613-7501Map

1255 5 Avenue is a condominium built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 49 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 2 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 14
ECB violations: 14
HPD complaints: 19

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 Apr 1, 2021

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

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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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 3

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
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , 2nd section from north at east
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , 2nd section from north at east
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2023
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Jan 2, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2014
May 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

Class - 1
Cease use: door lock monitoring (dlm) device found inoperative. elevator failed to monitor the locked status of hoistway doors as required, in violation of asme a17.1/csa b44 2.26.9.3 and 8.6.4.19. hazardous c
Jun 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9c report correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #905981. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Jun 25, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
28-317.3 failure to register cooling tower.rem:comply with code
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35153308l issued on 11/26/14. install bx cable throughout apt#l w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 10, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted:@ apt #6l(immdeiatet right turn of public elevators @ sixth fl)replaced shower body in bathroom @ tub & installednew bx cables @ various locations in apt.rem:stop all work obtain perm
Nov 26, 2014
Resolve
Non-hazardous
28h12-bottom roller guide.
Sep 22, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u, 75 5year test
Jan 5, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,50b,75 5 year test 50 adjust brakes and provide the proper hord ware
Jan 5, 1998
Resolve
Unknown
29m, 29m pot shield guard.
Jan 25, 1996
Resolve

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Unknown
29m,46l. 29m pit shield guard.
Jan 25, 1996
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district. (1) illegal use. public parking lot. (2) residential district. r-9 location : street lever. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 21, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. cofo. # 101902 from legal occupancy : lot to illegal occupancy: public parking lot location: street level remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 21, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: lot has been layout for a public parking lot with car bumper and parking attendants office. attendants office is approx. 5-'0" x7'0" h. wood structure. remedy: obtain a permit
Sep 21, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 8B
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 31D
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 12D
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 12D
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 12D
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 12D
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 12D
Close
General
Windows
Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 6D
Close
Heating
Radiator
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt 4B
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 8
Residential units: 49
Building area: 72,155 ft²
Lot area: 11,101 ft²
Zoning: R9
Community board: 111
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 1613 / 7501
Assessed value: $8,088,757
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #140469, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 1255 5 Avenue

Who owns 1255 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 1255 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 1255 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 1255 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1255 5 Avenue?

It has 49 residential units and 52 units in total.

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