# 640 5th Avenue, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, NY 10019

BBL 1012670034 · Block 1267 · Lot 34 · BIN 1034516  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/640-5th-avenue-1012670034  
Last updated: 2026-11-09 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

640 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10019; tax lot BBL 1012670034) is an office building (building class O4: office building (subtype O4)), built around 1940, on a 16,673 sq ft lot zoned C5-3. City tax records list the owner as 640 FIFTH AVENUE OWNER LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $397,696,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 52 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, six active DOB violations (two BIS violations and four DOB NOW safety violations) and 36 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 89 311 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, “640 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019 (BBL 1012670034)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/640-5th-avenue-1012670034. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Midtown-Times Square: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square

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

## ZIP

Manhattan 10019: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10019

## Nearby properties

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

- 650 5th Avenue (101 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/650-5th-avenue-1012670041
- 647 5th Avenue (237 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/647-5th-avenue-1012870071
- 649 5th Avenue (273 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/649-5th-avenue-1012870069
- 641 5th Avenue (281 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/641-5th-avenue-1012877501
- 666 5th Avenue (315 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/666-5th-avenue-1012687502
- 655 5th Avenue (325 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/655-5th-avenue-1012880001
- 3 West 51st Street (98 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/3-west-51st-street-1012670030
- 7 West 51st Street (148 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/7-west-51st-street-1012670028

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 52 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 2 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 36 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 640 FIFTH AVENUE OWNER LLC
- Building class: O4 – Office building (subtype O4)
- Year built: 1940
- Floors: 21
- Units: 0 residential / 27 total
- Lot area: 16,673 sq ft · Building area: 277,684 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 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $397,696,000, assessed value $178,963,200, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-05-23 from 640 FIFTH AVENUE LLC to 640 FIFTH AVENUE OWNER LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-12-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-12-17 from MET LIFE INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE PARTNERS L.P. to VORNADO 640 FIFTH AVENUE L.L.C., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-12-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-12-23 from METROPOLITAN LF INSUR CO to MET LIFE INTERNATNLETC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01423047-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01423039-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01423031-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01423059-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-10-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01294855-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-10-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01295337-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-10-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01294839-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-10-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01295342-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2016-01-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122668050 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF MARQUEE FOR VICTORIA'S SECRET, COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE, USE GROUP 10A. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-01-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122668041 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. STRUCTURAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF MARQUEE FOR VICTORIA'S SECRET, COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE, USE GROUP 10A. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-03-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121945976 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-07-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120415764 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FIRE ALARM MODIFICATIONS ON THE 15TH FLOOR (EXANE) AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. NO CHANGE TO LL#5/73 COMPLIANCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-02-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120260635 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES ON THE 6TH FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. NO CHANGE TO LL#5/73 COMPLIANCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-02-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120263035 (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 SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON THE 6TH FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. NO CHANGE TO LL#5/73 COMPLIANCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-02-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120260788 (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 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ON THE 6TH FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. NO CHANGE TO LL#5/73 COMPLIANCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-03-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110465194 (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 INDIVIDUALLY CODED IFA AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-04-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104082519 (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 FM-200 SYSTEM ON THE 15T H FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWING . NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. NO CHANGE TO LL#5/73 COMPLIANCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-03-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 104061453 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Partition changes on the 19th floor as indicated on drawings. No change in use egress or occupancy. No change to LL#5/73 compliance. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-12-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103997640 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Architectural changes to core toilets on the 4th floor as indicated on drawings. No change in use egress or occupancy. No change to LL#5/73 compliance. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 102595498 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Erect partitions to create rooms for accessory storage, install sink and electric water heater in Subcellar. No change to egress occupancy or use invovled in this application | ic3t-wcy2 |

Showing 20 of 589. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012670034/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-16 | 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 |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0005138: 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-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0004876: 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-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0002432: 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-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0001212: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |

## 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-202512-0005138 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0004876 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0002432 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0001212 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |

8 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012670034/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 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: STREET OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $150. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING ON SIDEWALK LESS THAN 12 FT., OR NOT AT CURB. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-25 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-25 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-25 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-24 | open (DEFAULTED · 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 |
| 2025-01-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-28 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING IN PROHIBITED ZONE OR AREA 1ST. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-24 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Police Department: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-05 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-03 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING AT TIME OR PLACE PROHIBITED. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-07 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-07 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: VENDING NON-FOOD ITEMS. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-07 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HOT TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT OR ABOVE 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 46. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012670034/hearings

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Panhandling – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DHS: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mobile Food Vendor – Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mobile Food Vendor – Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Panhandling – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mobile Food Vendor – Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mobile Food Vendor – Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mobile Food Vendor – Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 89. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012670034/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 640 FIFTH AVENUE OWNER LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-05-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-05-23). | 636b-3b5g |

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