# 505 5th Avenue, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

BBL 1012770002 · Block 1277 · Lot 2 · BIN 1035344  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/505-5th-avenue-1012770002  
Last updated: 2026-11-10 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

## Summary

505 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10017; tax lot BBL 1012770002) is an office building (building class O4: office building (subtype O4)), built around 2004, on a 13,356 sq ft lot zoned C5-3. City tax records list the owner as FIFTH AT 42ND LLC C/O. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $133,783,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 43 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations (one BIS violation and six DOB NOW safety violations), one active ECB violation and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 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, “505 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017 (BBL 1012770002)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/505-5th-avenue-1012770002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

East Midtown-Turtle Bay: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/east-midtown-turtle-bay

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

## ZIP

Manhattan 10017: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10017

## Nearby properties

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

- 509 5th Avenue (70 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/509-5th-avenue-1012777501
- 511 5th Avenue (122 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/511-5th-avenue-1012770069
- 501 5th Avenue (183 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/501-5th-avenue-1012760069
- 487 5th Avenue (235 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/487-5th-avenue-1012760004
- 510 5th Avenue (247 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/510-5th-avenue-1012580040
- 500 5th Avenue (266 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/500-5th-avenue-1012580034
- 1 East 42nd Street (89 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1-east-42nd-street-1012770006
- 5 East 42nd Street (156 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/5-east-42nd-street-1012770008

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 43 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 1 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 6 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FIFTH AT 42ND LLC C/O
- Building class: O4 – Office building (subtype O4)
- Year built: 2004
- Floors: 28
- Units: 0 residential / 30 total
- Lot area: 13,356 sq ft · Building area: 251,043 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-3, MiD
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $133,783,000, assessed value $60,202,350, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-07-25 from 505 OWNERS LLC to FIFTH AT 42ND LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-03-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-03-14 from 505 FIFTH AVENUE, LLC to 505 OWNERS LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-03-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-03-14 from 505-507 ASSOCIATES to 505 FIFTH AVENUE, LLC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-03-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-03-11 from PLANTAGENET HOLDINGSINC to 505-507 ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-05-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-05-03 from SAFDIE, EDWARD J to LANCASTER PROPRTS INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-02-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-02-01 from 42ND ST & FIFTH AVE to SAFDIE, EDWARD J, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-07-25 from 505 FIFTH AVE RLTY to 42ND ST & FIFTH AVECORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-04-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-04-09 from KALKER WILLIAM (EXTRS OF to 505 5TH AVE REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-03-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-03-08 from KALAM REALTY CORP to KALKER WILLIAM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01450795-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-10-05 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01450795-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-10-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01450795-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-14 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01438418-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01442532-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01408638-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01408638-S3 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01408638-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-04 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01408638-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-10-17 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01127929-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-04-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01005781-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-04-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01005792-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-12-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08031233-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-12-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08031248-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-11-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M08031202-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2017-08-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123299368 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATION OF THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-05-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121072301 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL ADDITIONAL FIRE ALARM DEVICES AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-05-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 121072294 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMOLISH AND CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND DOORS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-12-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120934775 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMOLISH AND CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND DOORS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-08-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120792516 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMOLISH AND CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND DOORS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |

Showing 20 of 536. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012770002/permits

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not 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 |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0002682: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-CAT1-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0003995: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-CAT1-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0004287: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0002768: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-CAT1-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0004151: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-CAT1-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0004880: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2011-01-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO FILE AN ACCEPTABLE 6 ROUND TECH REPORT IN COMPLIANCE W/ CODE PROVISIONS:PERIODIC INSPECTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE 28.302 & THE DOB RULES & REGULATIONS.REM:FILE THE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0002682 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0003995 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0004287 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0002768 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0004151 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0004880 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |

29 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012770002/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: VENDING IN BUS STOP, SIDEWALK NEXT TO A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH FACILITY. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-15 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $780. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $455. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-04 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-03 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-17 | pending (STAYED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-09 | pending (STAYED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-30 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Failure To Maintain. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Non-Residential Heat – Inadequate or No Heat. | 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 FIFTH AT 42ND LLC C/O. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-07-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-07-25). | 636b-3b5g |

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