# 5 Washington Square N, Manhattan, NY 10003

BBL 1005500005 · Block 550 · Lot 5 · BIN 1083132, 1008843  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/5-washington-square-n-1005500005  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 12 Washington Mews; 5 Washington Squa; 5 Washington Sq

## Summary

5 Washington Square N (Manhattan, NY 10003; tax lot BBL 1005500005) is a school or educational building (building class W6: educational building (subtype W6)), built around 1920, on a 4,430 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,805,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and one active DOB violation. 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, “5 Washington Square N, Manhattan, NY 10003 (BBL 1005500005)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/5-washington-square-n-1005500005. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

East Village: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/east-village

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

## ZIP

Manhattan 10003: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10003

## Nearby properties

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

- 6 Washington Square N (27 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/6-washington-square-n-1005500006
- 4 Washington Square N (28 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/4-washington-square-n-1005500004
- 1 Washington Square N (85 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1-washington-square-n-1005500001
- 3 Washington Square N (505 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/3-washington-square-n-1005490001
- 19 Washington Square N (0.10 mi): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/19-washington-square-n-1005510007
- 20 Washington Square N (0.11 mi): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/20-washington-square-n-1005510008
- Block 550, Lot 15 (118 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/block-550-lot-15-1005500015
- 58 Washington Mews (150 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/58-washington-mews-1005500016

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Building class: W6 – Educational building (subtype W6)
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3.5
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 4,430 sq ft · Building area: 6,715 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- 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 $1,805,000, assessed value $812,250, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-04-30 from NEW YORK UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE CORPORATION to NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 13 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-06-12 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2008-06-12 from NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW FOUNDATION to NEW YORK UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 14 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-05-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-05-01 from NEW YORK UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF LAW FOUNDATION; LAW CENTER FOUNDATION to NEW YORK UNIVERSITYREAL ESTATE CORPORATION, INC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 14 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-07-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-07-21 from 1031 MANAGEMENT CORP; DILORENZO ASSOCIATES to LAW CENTER FOUNDATION, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 16 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-06-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-06-27 from SAILOR'S SNUG HARBORTR/ to 1031 MANAGEMENT CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 16 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-07-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-07-15 from 1031 NOMINEE CORP. to 1031 MANAGEMENT CORP., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 15 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-07-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-07-15 from RILEY, ALLAN J to 1031 MONINEE CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 16 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-05-24 from TRUSTEES/SAILORS'ETC. to RILEY, ALLAN J., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 16 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121412159 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 28 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF 300 PSF. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDING TO CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2008 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-09-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102061224 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF 28 LINEAR FOOT SIDEWALK SHED IN CONJUNCTION WITH FACADER REPAIRS. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2020-08-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00382014-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2020-08-21, expires 2021-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-08-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00382015-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2020-08-20, expires 2021-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-07-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123868225: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-07-21, expires 2021-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-12-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121082791: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-12-30, expires 2014-12-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121585310: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-06-28, expires 2014-02-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121585310: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-06-12, expires 2013-07-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-12-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121415539: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-12-03, expires 2013-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121415003: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-11-30, expires 2013-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-10-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121412159: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-10-19, expires 2013-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-06-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121082791: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-06-20, expires 2013-06-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121082791: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-05-31, expires 2012-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121082791: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2012-05-31, expires 2012-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121082791: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-05-31, expires 2012-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110339492: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2008-09-25, expires 2009-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104548580: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2007-01-22, expires 2007-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104640587: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2007-01-19, expires 2007-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-09-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104548580: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-09-20, expires 2006-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-03-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102957347: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-03-18, expires 2004-03-17. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 29. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005500005/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | 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 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2015-04-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2015-04-30). | 636b-3b5g |

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