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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 62
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar at boiler room
Feb 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 19, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead at public hall
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 2019
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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked
Aug 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Aug 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.