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531 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

6
DOB Complaints
52
311 Housing Calls
97
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

69
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 69% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 531 East 5th Street

The five-story, eight-unit tenement building at 531 East 5th Street in the East Village, owned by Nasir Sasouness, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems in recent years. The most recent complaint, filed in February 2025, concerns a slow water leak that remains unresolved. Throughout 2024, multiple complaints were reported regarding heat and hot water problems, with several being marked as emergencies.

Notably, violations in late 2024 and early 2025 revealed issues with self-closing doors, excessive hot water temperatures, and heating system access problems, particularly affecting apartments 2A and 3A. The building has an active history of maintenance issues that dates back several years. In early 2024, multiple apartments experienced heat and hot water problems, and by late 2024, violations were documented regarding door functionality and water temperature control.

Older records from 2021 show the building faced challenges with unauthorized occupancy modifications, while multiple complaints from 2019 (now resolved) concerned structural concerns, including a spalling brownstone lintel. The property has maintained good rodent control compliance, passing all inspections from 2022 through 2025. While recent bedbug reports from 2021-2022 show no infestations, the building carries several open violations related to building code compliance, particularly concerning the condition of self-closing doors and heating systems as of the most recent inspections.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in East Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1900
Total area 6800 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
97
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
52
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
11
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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531 East 5th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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531 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 531 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
2025-02-022025-02-02Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-272024-11-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-26Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-192024-11-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 531 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
2024-11-29COpenNone3A§ 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-11-25COpenNone3B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-12-02BOpenNone3A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-12-02CCloseNone3A§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 531 East 5th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-02 15:46WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKOpenHPD
2024-11-27 19:14HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-22 14:44HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-22 10:16HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-19 16:46HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 531 East 5th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15829442021-09-28CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2022-02-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-18)
15802932021-08-24CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2021-09-16Oath Violation Served (2021-09-17)
15206052019-09-03CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2019-09-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-09-10)
15202022019-08-28CLOSEDIllegal Activity2019-08-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-08-28)
15076272019-04-17CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2019-04-17Please See Complaint Number (2019-04-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 531 East 5th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-07-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-04-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDINSTALL APPROX. 35 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED ALONG EXP#1(FRONT) TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTYDOB VIOLATION DISMISSED AS DECLARATION HAS BEEN CLOSED2022-01-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 531 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 531 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
2022-12-190802021-11-012022-10-31
2022-05-170002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 531 East 5th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-01-07InitialPassed
2024-07-05InitialPassed
2024-01-05InitialPassed
2023-07-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 531 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 531 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 531 East 5th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-09-1639047567MFARIBA ENTERPRISES INCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. NOTED: APARTMENT 4B AT 5TH FL CONVERTED LIVING ROOM TO BEDROOM W/ BED, DRESSER AND PERSONAL ITEMS., DISCONTINUE IACTIVE6250.06250.0
2021-09-1639047568YFARIBA ENTERPRISES INCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: AT APARTMENT 4B AT 5TH FL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALL WITH DOOR CREATING BEDROOM IN LIVING ROOM., OBTAIN ALL PERMITSACTIVE6250.06250.0
2019-09-2335429535XFARIBA ENTERPRISES INCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35375988H ISSUED ON 04-16-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C ON FILE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CEACTIVE10000.010000.0
2019-09-2335452482RFARIBE ENTERPRISES INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY BEING USED FOR STORAGE FO 2 BABY STROLLERS AND 2 SHOPPING CARTS WHICH PARTIALLY OBSTRUCT STAIRCASE AS PEACTIVE3125.03125.0
2019-04-1635375988HZARIBA ENTERPRISES INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTE:AT FRONT EXPO 1,A SECTION OF COPPINGSTONE APPROXIMATEL 1'X1'IS MISSING SOUTHWEST CORNER AND OVE THE 5TH FLR WINDOW BROWNSTONE LINTEL IS SPALLING.(NOTEACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 531 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 531 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 531 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 531 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 531 East 5th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 531 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 531 East 5th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 531 East 5th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 531 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.

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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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