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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2024
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 - 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.
Nov 3, 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall , 1st story
Apr 1, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar at boiler room
Mar 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2018
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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.