# 545 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

BBL 1012790069 · Block 1279 · Lot 69 · BIN 1035380  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/545-5th-avenue-1012790069  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 539 5 Ave; 2 E 45 St

## Summary

545 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10017; tax lot BBL 1012790069) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1930, on a 12,550 sq ft lot zoned C5-3. City tax records list the owner as 535-545 FEE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 10, 2006 lists a price of $116,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $77,391,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 138 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations and 10 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 15 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “545 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017 (BBL 1012790069)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/545-5th-avenue-1012790069. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 138 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 10 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 535-545 FEE LLC
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 13
- Units: 0 residential / 41 total
- Lot area: 12,550 sq ft · Building area: 180,349 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-3, MiD
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $77,391,000, assessed value $34,825,950, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-03-10 from 545 OWNERS LLC to 535-545 FEE LLC, stated price $116,250,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-10-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-10-22 from WESTHILL REO HOLDINGS I LLC to 545 OWNERS LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-10-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-10-22 from 535 FIFTH AVENUE LLC to WESTHILL REO HOLDINGS I LLC; 545 FIFTH AVENUE LLC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-02-28 from FOUR NEW YORK PROPERTIES HOLDINGS LLC to 545 FIFTH AVENUE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-02-28 from NINETEEN NEW YORK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to FOUR NEW YORK PROPERTIES HOLDINGS LC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-01-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-01-18 from JOHN D & CATHERINE TETC to NINETEEN NEW YORK ETC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 15 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-12-30 from ROY AM PROPERTIES, INC. to JOHN D. & CATHERINEETC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-10-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-10-26 from ZIZMOR, EDWARD S; VERTICAL BLDNG SRVCETAL to ROY AM PRPRTS INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-05-28 from AVON ASSC INC to VERTICAL BLDNG SRVCSINC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-06-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-06-08 from COLUMBIA LINCOLN CORP to AVON ASSC INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-12-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-12-17 from CHATHAM ASSOC., INC. to AVON ASSOC., INC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-05-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-05-21 from CHATHAM ASSOC., INC. to COLUMBIA LINCOLN CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-11-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-11-21 from DILORENZO ALEX JR; GOLDMAN SOL to CHATHAM ASSOC., INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-15 from WELLINGTON ASSOC., INC. to GOLDMAN,SOL; DI LORENZO ALEX JR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-05-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-05-02 from WELLINGTON ASSOC., INC. to CHATHAM ASSOC., INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

Showing 15 of 18. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012790069/sales

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01295015-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-12-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01295015-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-12-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01295015-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-12-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01295010-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-07-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01081982-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-12-04 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00966475-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-11-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00966468-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-11-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00966458-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-11-08 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00948999-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-10-23 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00836107-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-03-14 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00832789-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-03-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00836114-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-10-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00783899-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-10-06 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00783940-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-07-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00762425-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-06-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00756717-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-06-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00756729-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-06-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00744449-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-09-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00583358-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-04-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00291472-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |

Showing 20 of 652. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012790069/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE): BASED ON LIC # 1516 BEING SURRENDERED, STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER JOB # M01104417 IMMEDIATELY.. 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 |
| 2003-07-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: LABELS MARKINGS. Unpaid balance $650. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-01-29 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS. Unpaid balance $950. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER THREE MINUTES 3RD SUB. Unpaid balance $630. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-28 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $935. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-24 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $935. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-19 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: DUST ALLOWED TO BECOME AIRBORN 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $1,560. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 |
| 2023-03-30 | 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 |
| 2019-04-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,150. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-07 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-28 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-31 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-02 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 21K): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-30 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Rodents/Insects/Garbage. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-02 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Report - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Clothing, Shoe, or Accessories Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-21 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Department Store or Megastore. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Other. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Panhandling – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Clothing/Glasses. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Non-Residential Heat – Inadequate or No Heat. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 16. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012790069/complaints

## 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 535-545 FEE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-03-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2006-03-10). | 636b-3b5g |

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