# 697 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

BBL 1012900072 · Block 1290 · Lot 72 · BIN 1035763  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/697-5th-avenue-1012900072  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

697 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10022; tax lot BBL 1012900072) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1925, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned C5-3. City tax records list the owner as 697 FIFTH/2 EAST 55TH STREET; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 28, 2014 lists a price of $126,513,071. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $52,714,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 17 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 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, “697 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022 (BBL 1012900072)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/697-5th-avenue-1012900072. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 17 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 697 FIFTH/2 EAST 55TH STREET
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 11,485 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-3, MiD
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $52,714,000, assessed value $23,721,300, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-10-28 from RRE HOLDINGS, LLC to 697 FIFTH/2 E 55TH ST. TIC B MORTGAGE BORROWER LLC, stated price $126,513,071.43. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-10-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-10-28 from RRE HOLDINGS, LLC to 697 FIFTH/2 EAST 55TH STREET TIC A TITLEHOLDER LLC, stated price $373,486,928.57. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2012-10-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-10-11 from ICS 697 5TH TIC LLC; 2 EAST 55TH STREET TIC LLC; GFC FIFTH AVENUE LLC; GOLDMAN WEDDING BELLS TIC LLC; TAWIL 697 5TH TIC LLC; ICS 2 E55 TIC LLC; KH 55TH & 5TH RETAIL TIC LLC; CENTURIAN 55 TIC LLC to RRE HOLDINGS, LLC, stated price $380,600,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2012-06-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-06-14 from GFC FIFTH AVENUE OWNER, LLC to ICS 697 5TH TIC LLC; GOLDMAN WEDDING BELLS TIC LLC; 2 EAST 55TH STREET TIC LLC; CENTURIAN 55 TIC LLC; ICS 2 E55 TIC LLC; TAWIL 697 5TH TIC LLC; KH 55TH & 5TH RETAIL TIC LLC; GFC FIFTH AVENUE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-11-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-11-04 from 697 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, LLC to GFC FIFTH AVENUE OWNER, LLC, stated price $42,570,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-04-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-04-09 from PRUDENTIAL HEI JOINT VENTURE; SLT PALM DESERT LLC; SLT REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; SLT ST. LOUIS LLC to 697 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK LLC, stated price $42,570,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-07-17 from ST. REGIS HOTEL JOINT VENTURE to SLT ST. LOUIS L.L.C., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-07-17 from ST. REGIS HOTEL JOINT VENTURE to SLT REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-07-17 from ST REGIS HOTEL JOINTVENTURE to SLT PALM DESERT L.L.C., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-07-17 from ST. REGIS HOTEL JOINT VENTURE to PRUDENTIAL HEI JOINTVENTURE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-10-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-10-01 from SHERATON NEW YORK CORP to ST REGIS HOTEL JNT VNTRE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-12-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-12-09 from CHATHAM ASSOC,INC to GOLDMAN,SOL ETAL, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-12-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-12-09 from GOLDMAN,SOL ETAL to SHERATON NY CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-15 from WELLINGTON ASSOC,INC to GOLDMAN,SOL ETAL, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-01-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-01-16 from WELLINGTON ASSOC INC to CHATHAM ASSOC INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

Showing 15 of 17. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012900072/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123045819 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL SPRINKLER HEADS AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121273763 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL & REMOVE INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, & DOORS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121276537 (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 TEMPORARY FENCE. INSTALL AND REMOVE INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, AND DOORS ALONG WITH STORE FRONT WORK IN A RETAIL SPACE AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRES… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121227617 (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 MANUAL & AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION &SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122994064 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-05-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121239025 (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 TEMPORARY SPRINKLER LOOP AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-03-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123051561 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMOLISH INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND DOORS. MODIFY MECHANICAL DUCTWORK. REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING. MODIFY STRUCTURAL WORK AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-07-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121143725 (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 NEW AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNITS AT ROOF AND REPLACEMENT OF AIR HANDLERS ON THE 4TH & 5TH FLOORS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-03-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120639345 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FOR TENANT FIT-OUT OF EXISTING OFFICES AND ACCESSORY SHOWROOM SPACE ON THE 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-03-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120638417 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING CLASS J BASE BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH TENANT FIT-OUT ON THE 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-02-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120615968 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION WORK AND REMOVAL OF 1 PANTRY SINK ON THE 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-11-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103617310 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Filed herewith for installation of a 48 ft long by 7 ft wide by 25 ft high scaffold. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-11-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103613378 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of a fence 7 ft from property line during building rehab. No change in occupancy, use, or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-06-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102688325 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of construction fence. cy under this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102704192 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Sprinkler work as per plans filed herewith. No change of use, egress or occupan cy under this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-04-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 102893898 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Renovation of existing retail space. General construction. No change to use, e gress or occupancy under this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-03-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 102850559 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Interior demo as noted on plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy under th is application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-11-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01302750-I1: Sign — ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WINDOW SIGN.. Issued 2025-11-12, expires 2026-10-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-09-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01275757-I1: General Construction — STORE RENOVATION (META POP UP) WORK TO INCLUDE PARTITIONS, DOOR, CEILING MODIFICAITONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-09-22, expires 2026-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-06-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00844454-I1: Sprinklers — Sprinkler work to install unisex toilet rooms on 3rd, 4th and 5th floors.. Issued 2025-06-11, expires 2025-09-05. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 99. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1012900072/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-09 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-05-13 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 1. REPLACE ELECTRIC SWITCH FOR CAR LIGHTS IN MACHINE ROOM. 2. PROVIDE LOBBY SIGNAGE FOR MACHINE ROOM LOCATION. 3. PROVIDE OUTDOOR FLOODLIGHTS FOR GOVERNOR DOOR.. 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 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | 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 |
| 2023-07-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Indoor Air Quality – Dust from Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Electronics Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Working Contrary To Stop Work Order. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | 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 697 FIFTH/2 EAST 55TH STREET. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-10-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-10-28). | 636b-3b5g |

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