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219 East 5 Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

219 EAST 5 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (2/100)

Year Built: 1900 · Units: 14

219 East 5 Street

Manhattan · 10003

High confidence

F

0

Severe issues on record

219 East 5 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan with 14 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 26 open Class C hazardous violations and a recurring pattern of habitability complaints (heat, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions) among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,180 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs. neighborhood (10003)0th percentile

Among the most distressed of 1,382 buildingszip avg 82

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Complaints

This building has a recurring pattern of complaints in at least one habitability category — heat/hot water, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions (3+ within 12 months in a single category).

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Hazardous ECB Violation

The Environmental Control Board identified a hazardous condition requiring immediate attention.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Recent Highlights

Recent building issues that are most worth noticing.

Key Statistics

299

Housing Violations→

(55 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

12.4x neighborhood avg

26

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

21.7x neighborhood avg

5

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Below average

261

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

3.5x neighborhood avg

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1900

Built 126 years ago

Violations by Year

Total: 331 violations · Peak: 86 in 2024

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Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jul 11, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000274431

Jul 11, 2013

Agreement — $3,200,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000274433

Jul 11, 2013

Mortgage — $1,530,713.93

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000274432

Jan 10, 2013

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000012938·Percent Transferred: 15%

Jan 10, 2013

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000012945·Percent Transferred: 15%

Jan 10, 2013

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000012944·Percent Transferred: 15%

Oct 2, 2012

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000391765·Percent Transferred: 40%

Jan 17, 2012

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000019059·Percent Transferred: 5%

Jan 7, 2004

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000007085

Jan 7, 2004

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000007084

Mar 23, 1999

Agreement

Recorded

Mar 23, 1999

Assignment

Recorded

Mar 31, 1995

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Mar 31, 1995

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Agreement

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Tax Lien Sale

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Sep 27, 2022

Tenant Action — 219 EAST 5 STREET LLC ,ANH DO

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 27, 2022

Aug 1, 2022

Tenant Action — TRANGROUP MANAGEMENT LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 1, 2022

Mar 1, 2021

Tenant Action — NESOR ASSOCIATES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 1, 2021

May 30, 2019

Tenant Action — NESOR ASSOC LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 30, 2019

Dec 13, 2013

Tenant Action — NESOR ASSOCIATES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 13, 2013

Oct 31, 2013

Heat and Hot Water — NESOR ASSOCIATES LLC,PHE T. TRAN,STEPHEN D. ROSEN,YETTA ROSEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 31, 2013

Jun 16, 2010

Tenant Action/Harrassment — NESOR ASSOCIATES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 16, 2010

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (2)

Complaint

Mar 26, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14470333

Problem Id: 28210429

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 30, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Housing Violation

Mar 23, 2026• 3 months ago

Dismissed

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ...DOOR AND FRAME IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st BSMT

Class: C

Apartment: 1R

Floor: 1

Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Mar 23, 2026

Cure By Date: Apr 6, 2026

Certified Date: Apr 11, 2026

Status Date: Jun 22, 2026

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

Apr 23, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14261059

Problem Id: 27884173

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 2, 2025

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Apr 11, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14253867

Problem Id: 27873757

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 29, 2025

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 months ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14253867

Problem Id: 27873758

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 29, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

219 EAST 5TH ST LLC

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 9,190 sqft

Units: 14

Stories: 5

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $696,600

Market Value: $1,548,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

219 EAST 5TH ST LLC

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 9,190 sqft

Units: 14

Stories: 5

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $696,600

Market Value: $1,548,000

Other Events (13)

311 Complaint

Jun 24, 2026• Yesterday

Open

Rodent Sighting

Complaint Type: Maintenance or Facility

Descriptor: Rodent Sighting

Descriptor2: Street Tree Bed

Agency: Department of Parks and Recreation

Location Type: Street/Curbside

311 Complaint

Jun 4, 2026• 21 days ago

Closed

Rodent Sighting

Complaint Type: Maintenance or Facility

Descriptor: Rodent Sighting

Descriptor2: Street Tree Bed

Resolution Description: NYC Parks has completed the requested work order and corrected the problem.

Closed Date: Jun 12, 2026

Agency: Department of Parks and Recreation

Location Type: Street/Curbside

Complaint

Jun 3, 2026• 22 days ago

Open

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt LOBBY)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: LOBBY

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Id: 14828419

Problem Id: 28819109

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 3, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

Jun 3, 2026• 22 days ago

Open

BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jun 3, 2026• 22 days ago

Open

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: LOBBY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Id: 14828403

Problem Id: 28819081

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 3, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

Jun 3, 2026• 22 days ago

Open

DOOR

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: DOOR

Descriptor2: LOCK BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 3, 2026• 22 days ago

Closed

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: Jun 4, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

311 Complaint

Jun 1, 2026• 25 days ago

Closed

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: Jun 2, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Mixed Use Building

311 Complaint

May 19, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: May 20, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

Housing Violation

May 18, 2026• 1 month ago

Open

Class A / I: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Rent Impairing: Yes

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 18, 2026

Cure By Date: Jun 13, 2026

Status Date: May 18, 2026

311 Complaint

May 13, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

Condition Attracting Rodents

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Condition Attracting Rodents

Descriptor2: Loose or Improperly Stored Garbage or Food

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: May 14, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

311 Complaint

May 8, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: May 12, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

311 Complaint

Apr 23, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: Apr 24, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

Property Details

Year Built

1900

Total Units

14

Residential Units

14

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

1004610047

Zipcode

10003

Location

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