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543 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

6
DOB Complaints
19
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 543 East 5th Street

543 East 5th Street is a six-story, 22-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's East Village, built in 1900 and currently owned by Peter Jakobson Jr. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being recurring problems with heat and hot water during the winter months. Between November 2023 and January 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though inspections sometimes failed to gain access for verification.

Other significant maintenance issues include electrical problems and ceiling damage reported in March 2024, and a December 2024 violation related to a potentially illegal duplex conversion in Apartment 1 involving unauthorized stairs to the cellar. The building's history shows numerous violations and maintenance challenges, including safety concerns about self-closing doors, exposed electrical wires, and fire escape access issues. In October 2024, multiple violations were documented regarding self-closing door requirements and electrical conditions, with some violations still marked as active.

The Department of Buildings has recorded past violations from 2018-2019 regarding unauthorized occupancy changes and plumbing issues, though most have been resolved. While the building has had some rodent activity as recently as 2023, recent inspections in 2024-2025 show passed results for rodent inspections. Bedbug reports indicate infestations in 2019-2021, though no reported cases have been documented since 2022. The building has undergone various repairs and permit work in recent years, including electrical and plumbing improvements, though some issues remain pending resolution.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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543 East 5th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 22
Year built 1900
Total area 10728 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
19
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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543 East 5th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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543 East 5th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 543 East 5th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-01-162025-01-20Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-152024-03-20Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-152024-03-20Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-152024-03-20Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-272023-11-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 543 East 5th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-10-13BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARDS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-08CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT TRASH ROOM DOOR AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-01CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES, DOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT BOILER ROOM2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-01BCloseNone18§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-01CCloseNone14§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 14, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 543 East 5th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-16 10:15HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-03-15 14:36ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2024-03-15 14:36PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-03-15 14:36PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2023-11-28 11:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 543 East 5th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16790512024-10-03CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-11-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-21)
15239682019-10-08CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2019-10-08Oath Violation Served (2019-10-08)
15239662019-10-08CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2019-10-08Oath Violation Served (2019-10-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 543 East 5th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-01-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-04-02
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-221102020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-171102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 543 East 5th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-01-07InitialPassed
2024-07-03InitialPassed
2024-01-05InitialPassed
2023-12-07CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 543 East 5th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-0135485302L543 EAST 5TH STREET ASSOCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS. FLOOR PIERCED WITH STAIRS, INSTALLED TO CELLAR CREATING ILLEGAL DUPLEX APARTMENT. LOCATED AT APT 1, 1ST STORY, 1ST APARTMENT FROACTIVE1250.01250.0
2019-10-0839010925Y543 EAST 5TH STREETASSOCIFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE - COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED GAS METERS AND GAS PIPING INSTALLED IN PUBLIC HALLWAYS. AS PER NYC CODE ( 14.13.3) C26-1325.0, FGC -E.2 AND FGC 404.1 GAS METERS AND GAS PIPINRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-10-0839010923K543 EAST 5TH STREETASSOCIFAILURE TO UNCOVER PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR INSPECTION &/OR TEST AT TIME OF SPOT CHECK INSPECTION FOR APARTMENT 22 GAS ROUGHING WALLS WAS CLOSED LAA NUMBER M00204386-I1-LA , PERFORM TESTRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-06-2535332798R43 EAST 5 STREET ASSOCIATFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY.NOTED:A FIRE ESCAPE FOR REAR APARTMENTS WHICH LANDS IN THE REAR YARD WITH NO EXIT TO STREET OR REQUIRED 30'OF SPACE BETWEEN BUILDING AND FURTHEST POINT OF YARD.EXRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-06-2535332797P543 E 5TH ST ASSOCIATESOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR BLDGS RECORDS. NOTED: AS PER JOB#102684711 CELLAR IS TO BE USED AS A RECREATIONAL SPACE ONLY,HOWEVER AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 5 INADEPENDENT ROOMS WITHRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 543 East 5th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 543 East 5th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 543 East 5th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 543 East 5th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 543 East 5th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 543 East 5th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 543 East 5th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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