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521 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

14
DOB Complaints
23
311 Housing Calls
20
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

83
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 83% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 521 East 5th Street

The five-story, 18-unit building at 521 East 5th Street, owned by Steve Croman and dating back to 1900, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, particularly focusing on apartment comfort and safety systems. Between 2022 and 2025, the building has faced multiple emergency situations including heat and hot water outages, mold problems, plumbing issues, and significant water leaks. Most troubling is a cluster of recent complaints from early 2025 involving unsanitary conditions with pests, along with a notable pattern of mold issues throughout 2024-2025.

The building's regular maintenance of safety systems has also been concerning, with violations in 2023 related to missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4B, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Multiple tenant safety inspections were conducted, with the most recent in 2024-2025 showing active ECB violations for failure to comply with previous orders. The property has undergone various rodent control measures, with inspections in 2025 passing, though prior inspections in 2023 noted rat activity.

Noteworthy historical issues from 2022 include multiple violations related to unauthorized work and inadequate housekeeping during roofing work, resulting in active ECB violations with penalties. The building's condition shows a persistent pattern of maintenance challenges across various systems, though more recent inspections (2025) have passed for some health and safety requirements. While bedbug reports have consistently shown no infestations between 2018-2025, the building's other maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is needed to address recurring issues.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 18
Year built 1900
Total area 6870 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
20
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
23
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.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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521 East 5th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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521 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 521 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
2025-04-302025-05-06Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-302025-02-02Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-302025-02-02Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-302025-02-02Plumbing-Steam Pipe/riserImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-172024-05-23Door/window-Window PaneEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 521 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
2023-09-26BCloseNone4B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-26BCloseNone4B§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-26BCloseNone4B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-24CCloseNone3C§ 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 3C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-08BCloseNone3C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 521 East 5th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-30 08:42UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-30 16:10HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-30 16:10UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-01-30 16:10PLUMBINGSTEAM PIPE/RISERClosedHPD
2024-05-17 19:08DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW PANEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 521 East 5th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16680632024-05-15CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-05-16Oath Violation Served (2024-05-16)
16680622024-05-15CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-05-16Oath Violation Served (2024-05-16)
16553072023-12-12CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2023-12-12Oath Violation Served (2023-12-12)
16553082023-12-12CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2023-12-12Oath Violation Served (2023-12-12)
15932402022-02-17CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-02-17Oath Violation Served (2022-02-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 521 East 5th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-05-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2022-05-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 521 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 521 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 521 East 5th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-02InitialPassed
2025-01-07InitialPassed
2024-07-05InitialPassed
2024-01-05InitialPassed
2023-08-25BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 521 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 521 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 521 East 5th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-1639114583J521 E 5TH LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35576198Y ISSUED ON 02/17/2022 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO FILE FOR DACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-05-1639114589K521 E 5TH LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35576199X ISSUED ON 02/17/2022 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO SAFEGUARDACTIVE2500.02500.0
2023-12-1239101175H521 EAST 5 LLCUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35576199X ISSUED ON 02/17/2022 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 (INADEQUATEACTIVE2500.02500.0
2023-12-1239101142L521 E 5TH LLCUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35576198Y ISSUED ON 02/17/2022 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 (WORK WITHOACTIVE2500.02500.0
2022-02-1735576198Y521 EAST 5 LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORKERS INSTALLING A RUBBER ROOF USING A TORCH.NO PERMIT FOUND ON THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS WEBSITE.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH NOTICE OF VIOLATION.ACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 521 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 521 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 521 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 521 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 521 East 5th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 521 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 521 East 5th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 521 East 5th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 521 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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