# 254 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

BBL 1008300040 · Block 830 · Lot 40 · BIN 1015730  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/254-5th-avenue-1008300040  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

254 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10001; tax lot BBL 1008300040) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1865, on a 1,900 sq ft lot zoned C5-2. City tax records list the owner as 254 FIFTH AVE LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,735,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows eight DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and four active DOB violations. There was one 311 request 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, “254 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001 (BBL 1008300040)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/254-5th-avenue-1008300040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 254 FIFTH AVE LLC
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1865
- Floors: 6
- Units: 0 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 1,900 sq ft · Building area: 8,430 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,735,000, assessed value $1,680,750, 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-04-27 from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to 254 FIFTH AVE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-01-29 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-01-29 from SETAREH, ABBY; SETAREH, JACQUELINE to SETAREH, PARTNER, ABBY; SETAREH, PARTNER, JAQUELINE; THE SETAREH FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-10-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-10-30 from ABBY ORIENTAL LTD to SETAREH, ABBY; SETAREH, JACQUELINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-12-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-12-24 from 254 5TH AVE CORP to ABBY ORIENTAL LTD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01024656-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-05-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01024656-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-09-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M07997261-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-09-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M07997261-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2012-08-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121351642 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO REPAIR FIRE ESCAPE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-09-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120827560 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-10-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110347447 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYTEM ONLY. NO HCNAGE IN USE, EGRESS OROCCUPA NCY. GAS VALVE FILED UNDER 110321759 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-06-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100059945 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. TWO 5 TON AC UNITS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON THE ROOF,FOR THE 5TH & 6TH FLS WITH DUCT WORK AS PER PLANS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-05-22 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01024656-S2: Mechanical Systems — Extend existing commercial kitchen exhaust ducting at roof and install directed terminal discharge. Extend existing masonry chimney for boilers as shown on M01…. Issued 2026-05-22, expires 2027-03-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-05-11 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01024656-I1: General Construction — Application filed for extension of existing chimney. Issued 2026-05-11, expires 2027-03-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-03-15 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07997261-S1: Plumbing — Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install plumbing fixtures as per plans. No change in egress, occupancy or use is …. Issued 2024-03-15, expires 2025-03-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-01 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07997261-I1: General Construction — Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install partition walls, finishing floor, walls and ceiling as per plans. No chan…. Issued 2023-12-01, expires 2024-10-26. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-22 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07997261-S1: Plumbing — Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install plumbing fixtures as per plans. No change in egress, occupancy or use is …. Issued 2023-02-22, expires 2024-02-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-18 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07997261-S1: Plumbing — Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install plumbing fixtures as per plans. No change in egress, occupancy or use is …. Issued 2022-11-18, expires 2023-02-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07997261-I1: General Construction — Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install partition walls, finishing floor, walls and ceiling as per plans. No chan…. Issued 2022-11-03, expires 2023-10-26. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2012-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121351642: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-08-23, expires 2013-08-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-08-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121351642: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-08-22, expires 2013-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-08-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121351642: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-08-22, expires 2013-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-10-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120827560: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2011-10-20, expires 2012-10-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-10-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110347447: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2008-10-23, expires 2009-04-28. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 27. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008300040/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-01-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-08-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-04-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Leak. | 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 254 FIFTH AVE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-04-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-04-27). | 636b-3b5g |

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