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2151 5 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01756-0004Map

Owner of record: Madison Avenue HDFC

2151 5 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Madison Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
63

What to know

Concern
20 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 24, 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

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 · 62

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at fire door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

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

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material from 5th story to 1st story at public hall

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls from 5th story to 1st story at public hall

    Aug 29, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • C

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

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 19, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestible door. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device install at the bulding entrance door with two hand action neeed to open the door.

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at north and south windows in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum allowable temperature of 130. 143 degrees supplied at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

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

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2019

    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 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening cocsisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 25, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 25, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked

    Aug 22, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Aug 17, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (135f) in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    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 · 5

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed work without a electrical permit on file with the dept of building new recessed lighting installed in the hallway on the first floor., obtain permit

    Jul 15, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain at time of inspection observed excessive dust in the hallway in handrail and stairs while building is occupied creating health hazard condition for tenants and children's., repair and/or rep

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi found new ao smith "h" stamped water heater model # hw-200m, with date code 2019. not registered with dob, pull permit bring unit up to code and call for inspection.

    Feb 27, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Weil mclain gas fired hot water boiler model egh95spdn leaking water severely and impinging flame causing hazardous combustion condition issued cease use. do not operate untill hazardous condition corrected cal

    Jan 11, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at apartment 2a erected full height partition wall with door in living room to create bedroom., obtain all permits

    Feb 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt FRONTS

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt APT5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2021 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2018 · Apt APT5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 20, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 5A

    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 (C6)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
8,820 ft²
Lot area
2,475 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
9
Block / lot
1756 / 4
Assessed value
$296,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132876, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 2151 5 Avenue

Who owns 2151 5 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Madison Avenue HDFC.

Does 2151 5 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 2151 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 2151 5 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2151 5 Avenue?

It has 9 residential units.

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