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5 East 124 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01749-0006Map

Owner of record: Better Investments LLC

5 East 124 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Better Investments LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
89

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 65

  • A

    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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 sheetrock wall with studs and door erected from floor to ceiling creating additional rooms in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall , 1st story

    Apr 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar at boiler room

    Mar 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire building located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtroom and in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathoom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 4

    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 ceiling dropped (framed and sheetrocked) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2005 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2005 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2005 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water supply line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 12, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 12, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, west wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 12, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and south walls in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 12, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.

    Jan 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1909
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
2,994 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
111
Council district
9
Block / lot
1749 / 6
Assessed value
$264,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133977, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.

Questions about 5 East 124 Street

Who owns 5 East 124 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Better Investments LLC.

Does 5 East 124 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 East 124 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5 East 124 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5 East 124 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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