# 2121 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037

BBL 1017550001 · Block 1755 · Lot 1 · BIN 1054276  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2121-5th-avenue-1017550001  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 212140 5 Ave

## Summary

2121 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10037; tax lot BBL 1017550001) is a school or educational building (building class W1: educational building (subtype W1)), built around 1949, on a 50,392 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $8,140,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, eight active ECB violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 14 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2121 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037 (BBL 1017550001)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2121-5th-avenue-1017550001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Harlem (North): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/harlem-north

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/harlem-north/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/harlem-north/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/harlem-north/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/harlem-north/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/harlem-north/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Manhattan 10037: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10037

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 2119 5th Avenue (183 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2119-5th-avenue-1017547501
- 2117 5th Avenue (201 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2117-5th-avenue-1017540169
- 2145 5th Avenue (211 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2145-5th-avenue-1017560001
- 2115 5th Avenue (218 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2115-5th-avenue-1017540070
- 2113 5th Avenue (236 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2113-5th-avenue-1017540071
- 2111 5th Avenue (254 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2111-5th-avenue-1017540072
- 2058 Madison Avenue (216 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2058-madison-avenue-1017550011

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 10 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 8 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Building class: W1 – Educational building (subtype W1)
- Year built: 1949
- Floors: 4
- Units: 0 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 50,392 sq ft · Building area: 70,800 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $8,140,000, assessed value $3,663,000, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

No records found.

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08004120-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-10-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08004117-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-10-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08004119-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-10-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08004123-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-03-03 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00689482-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-03-03 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00689482-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00689482-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2001-07-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102132425 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102125255 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102132210 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-07-10 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-S1: Mechanical Systems — Remove and Replace Gooseneck and provide interlock fan with new motorized damper on roof. Remove and Replace existing refrigerant lines from condensing unit to…. Issued 2026-07-10, expires 2027-07-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-11 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-S1: Mechanical Systems — Remove and Replace Gooseneck and provide interlock fan with new motorized damper on roof. Remove and Replace existing refrigerant lines from condensing unit to…. Issued 2026-06-11, expires 2026-07-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-05-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-S2: Plumbing — Removal and Replacement of 22 Roof Drains wit associated storm piping.. Issued 2026-05-20, expires 2027-05-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-10-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-I1: Structural — Removal and Replacement of exterior Roof layers , Parapets, Roof, Access doors, replacement of partial exterior masonry, concrete repair, window sill repair, r…. Issued 2025-10-03, expires 2026-10-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-10-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-I1: General Construction — Removal and Replacement of exterior Roof layers , Parapets, Roof, Access doors, replacement of partial exterior masonry, concrete repair, window sill repair, r…. Issued 2025-10-03, expires 2026-10-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-05-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-S2: Plumbing — Removal and Replacement of 22 Roof Drains wit associated storm piping.. Issued 2025-05-20, expires 2026-05-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-28 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-S1: Mechanical Systems — Remove and Replace Gooseneck and provide interlock fan with new motorized damper on roof. Remove and Replace existing refrigerant lines from condensing unit to…. Issued 2025-01-28, expires 2026-01-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-05-24 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-S2: Plumbing — Removal and Replacement of 22 Roof Drains wit associated storm piping.. Issued 2024-05-24, expires 2025-05-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-23 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-I1: General Construction — Removal and Replacement of exterior Roof layers , Parapets, Roof, Access doors, replacement of partial exterior masonry, concrete repair, window sill repair, r…. Issued 2024-02-23, expires 2025-02-23. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-23 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00689482-I1: Structural — Removal and Replacement of exterior Roof layers , Parapets, Roof, Access doors, replacement of partial exterior masonry, concrete repair, window sill repair, r…. Issued 2024-02-23, expires 2025-02-23. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 37. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1017550001/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT THE OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED AROUND THE PERIMETER.OF THE JOBSITE. THIS SHED WAS AT EXPOSURES 1 2 3 & 4. THE SHED CONTAINED PROHIBITED ADVERTISEMENT ON THE PARAPET. THIS ADVERTISEMENT WAS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-07-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT ALL FLOORS FROM (1ST FL THRU 3RD FL) SMOKE/HALLWAYS DOORS WITHOUT PROVIDED DOOR HANDLES MISSING/NONE. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-04-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION. I WALKED THE PERIMETER AND OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS NO PERMITS POSTED FOR THE JOBSITE. THE PERMITS ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO KNOW WHATS GOIN ON ONSITE AND HAS GC AND JOB NUMBER INFORMATIO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-04-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT THE OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED AROUND THE PERIMETER.OF THE JOBSITE. THIS SHED WAS AT EXPOSURES 1 2 3 AND 4. THE SHED DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PARAPET INFORMATION SIGN AS REQUIRED. THIS SIG. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-09-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. NOTED: AT(1ST FL) MAIN ENTRANCE, EXITS 2, 3, 5 ALL DOORS ARE IN DISREPAIR NOT CLOSING WHEN TESTED. REMEDY: REPAIR/REPLACE DOORS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-07-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT (1ST FL)GYM, EXIT 6 DOORS IN DISREPAIR/RACKED WHEN TESTED. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-07-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE ECB #35725236M. EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. NOTED: AT (1ST FL)EXITS 1, 5 DOORS RE IN DISREPAIR/NOT CLOSING WHEN TESTED. REMEDY: REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-07-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8; 27-371(J). NOTED: AT EVERY FLOOR OF (1ST TO 3RD) FLOORS THRU INSTALLED/USED KICK/SCREW BOLT DOOR ST. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-09-24 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-09-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Unleashed Dog – Unleashed Dog in Public. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Maintenance or Facility – Snow or Ice. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOE: School Maintenance – Snow/Ice. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Damaged – No Parking, Standing, Stopping. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. | 64uk-42ks |

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