# 511 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

BBL 1012770069 · Block 1277 · Lot 69 · BIN 1035353  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/511-5th-avenue-1012770069  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

511 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10017; tax lot BBL 1012770069) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1917, on a 7,735 sq ft lot zoned C5-3. City tax records list the owner as 511 FIFTH AVENUE LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $34,375,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 36 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 13 active DOB violations, five active ECB violations and nine OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 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, “511 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017 (BBL 1012770069)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/511-5th-avenue-1012770069. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 36 |
| Active DOB violations | 13 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 9 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 511 FIFTH AVENUE LLC
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1917
- Floors: 17
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 7,735 sq ft · Building area: 125,632 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-3, MiD
- 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 $34,375,000, assessed value $15,468,750, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-01-12 from 4 EAST 43 LLC to PALACE 43 LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-10-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-10-03 from 511 FIFTH AVE CO to K E C E ASSC LTD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-10-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-10-03 from K E C E ASSC LTD to 511 FIFTH AVE CO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-09-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-09-25 from 511 FIFTH AVE CO to C C M P CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-09-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-09-25 from C C M P CORP to 511 FIFTH AVE CO, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-06 from SISBRO. RLTY CONS COINC to 511 5TH AVE. CO., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01457907-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-10-19 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01457907-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-09-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01461616-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-31 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01425228-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-31 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01425228-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-31 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01425228-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-31 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01425228-S3 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01389891-S3 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01389891-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01389891-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-22 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01389891-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-07 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01368729-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01368729-S3 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01368729-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01368729-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-06-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01234856-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-03-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01188568-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-09-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01116386-I1 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-09-28 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00600566-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-07-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00557621-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |

Showing 20 of 243. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012770069/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FTM BLDG. OBSERVED ON EXP 2 CRACKS IN LINTEL AT 2ND FLOOR; OPEN MORTAR JOINTS AND CRACK IN WATER TABLE MASONARY. EXP 3; DAMAGED SPALLED STONE ABOVE HEAD HEIGHT TO THE RIGHT OF REAR ENTRANCE. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 2 NORTH ELEVATION AT 2 FLOOR CORNICE. CRACKS STONE CORNER OF EXPOSURE 1 AND EXPOSURE 3. DAMAGE STONE AT FOUNDATION CORNER OF 1 AND 2 AND DAMAGED JOINTS. REMEDY: MA…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): EMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO CRACK DETERIORATION OF DECORATIVE STONE @ 2ND FL CORNICE OF EXPOSURE 2 NORTH ELEVATION LOCATION AT EAST & WEST CORNER. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELY INSTALL PUBLIC PROTECTION AT NORTH, EAST & WEST CORNER. MAKE IMMEDIATE R…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-11-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPHAZ-HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): CYCLE 9B UNSAFE REPORT FILED. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE): FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-09-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL2604S-SPRINKLER NONE): FAILED TO FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT BY JULY 1, 2019. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-02-21 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISP-FACADE SAFETY PROGRAM FACADE REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-06-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: A. C. 27-929.1, FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN AN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEET OR MOR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-11-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 27-929.1 FAILURE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT IN EXIST. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-11-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 27-929.1 A.C. 27-929.1,FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL BY 7/1/19,IN AN OFFICE BUILDIN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-07-13 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AC 27-929.1 FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL YSTSEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERATED DESIGN PRFESSIONAL BY JULY 1, 2019 IN AN OFFICE BUILDING 10. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-02-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: A.C.27-929.1,FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN AN OFFICE BUILDING 100' OR MORE IN HE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-07 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-30 | open (DEFAULTED · 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 |
| 2024-08-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-10 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-15 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,950. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-09-08 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $375. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-20 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-17 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-17 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: UNLAWFUL QUANTITY OR LOCATION OF REGULATED MATERIAL. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-01-21 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-24 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-25 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Electronics/Phones. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Blocked - Construction. | 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 511 FIFTH AVENUE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-01-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2006-01-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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