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781 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

12
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
44
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 781 5th Avenue

The 38-story cooperative building at 781 Fifth Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Michael Horvitz and built in 1927, has undergone several significant events in recent years. The most serious incident occurred in December 2024, when a drill bit fell from the building's facade work and struck a pedestrian, resulting in fatal injuries and prompting $25,000 in penalties for unsafe work conditions. The building experienced major facade restoration work starting in 2022, which included temporary safety measures and a brief vacate order in April 2022 due to unstable masonry concerns.

The restoration project attracted multiple Department of Buildings complaints and violations, though most were dismissed or resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2025, with no reported infestations, and consistent passing inspections for rodent control between 2011 and 2019. Recent health and safety inspections have revealed ongoing concerns with mobile food vendors operating near the building, with multiple complaints in 2025 and 2024 regarding equipment, food safety, and pest issues.

The building also experienced some vaccine mandate non-compliance issues in late 2021, though these were promptly addressed. While there have been various DOB complaints regarding construction safety and compliance between 2023 and 2025, most were either closed without violation or resulted in Oath violations being served. A heat and hot water emergency complaint from 2020 was resolved promptly. The building's recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show zero infested units, and inspections regarding other maintenance categories have generally shown compliance, with major infrastructure work being properly permitted and monitored through 2024-2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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781 5th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 169
Year built 1927
Total area 314509 sq ft
Floors 38
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
44
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 779 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
  • 781 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
  • 1 East 59th St, New York, NY 10022

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781 5th Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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781 5th Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 781 5th Avenue. 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
2020-02-172020-02-18Heat/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 781 5th Avenue. 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
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 781 5th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-05 11:58Mobile Food VendorEquipmentIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-02-13 14:38Mobile Food VendorFood Worker ActivityClosedDOHMH
2025-02-12 12:44Mobile Food VendorFood Worker ActivityClosedDOHMH
2024-10-18 11:36Mobile Food VendorEquipmentClosedDOHMH
2024-05-01 22:26Mobile Food VendorInsects / PestsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 781 5th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16903662025-03-07CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-06-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-18)
16863782025-01-13CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2025-01-14Oath Violation Served (2025-01-14)
16857652025-01-06CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal Activity2025-01-10Insufficient Information/unable To Locate Address (2025-01-10)
16842932024-12-18CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-12-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-19)
16842862024-12-18CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2025-02-12AF (2025-02-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 781 5th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDBOROUGH COMMISIONER STOP WORK ORDER APPLICATION #123228042 DUE TO CONTRACTOR WITHDRAWALBC ISSUED RESCISSION LETTER TO RESCIND SWO FOR APPLICATION #123228042.2024-03-21
2023-04-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDBOROUGH COMMISIONER STOP WORK ORDER APPLICATION #123228042 DUE TO CONTRACTOR WITHDRAWALBC OFFICE ISSUED RESCISSION LETTER TO RESCIND SWO FOR APPLICATION #1232280422024-03-21
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-09-23
2022-04-15V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDEMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO UNSTABLE MASONRY ARCH ON THE 18TH FLOOR EXPOSURE 2,NORTH ELEVATION .REMEDY:IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES AND CONROLLED ACCESS TO THE ROOF AREAS BELOW.ALSO REDUCE ALL LOOSE HAZARDOUS METERIALSPERMITTED FAÇADE WORK AND SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE AT 781 5TH AVENUE .2025-07-17
2022-04-15V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVACATE ORDER:DUE TO UNSTABLE MASONRY ARCH ON THE 18TH FLOOR,PRESENTING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS BELOW.REMEDY:IMMEDIATELY VACATE ALL ROOF AREAS BELOW.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAFETY MEASURES TO PRVENT ACCESS TO THE ROOF AREA BELOWPERMITTED FAÇADE WORK AND SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE AT 781 5TH AVENUE .2025-07-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 781 5th Avenue. 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 781 5th Avenue. 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
2025-07-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-230002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-220002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-010002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 781 5th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-12-05InitialPassed
2019-09-13InitialPassed
2019-03-15InitialPassed
2018-09-26InitialPassed
2018-03-15InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 781 5th Avenue. 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 781 5th Avenue. 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 781 5th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-1839535232NGUSTAV RESTORATION LLCAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RESPONDING, TO AN INCIDENT WHERE A PEDESTRIAN WAS FATALLY STRUCK ON HEAD AT EXPOSURE#1 CORNER WHERE HE SUSTAIN INJURIES BY A DRILL BIT THAT FELL 37 STORIES THROUGH A 3 INCH GAP BRESOLVE25000.025000.0
2024-12-1839535233PGUSTAV RESTORATION LLCAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RESPONDING TO AN INCIDENT,WHERE A PEDESTRIAN GOT INJURED. I OBSERVED AN HAMMER DRILL IN USE ONSITE FOR FACADE OPERATION WAS NOT AS PER MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATION. THERE WERE MISSIRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-0339527070JGUSTAV RESTORATION LLC-UPON INSPECTION OF A NON-ACTIVE 38 STORY FACADE ALT CONSTRUCTION SITE I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE 1 AND 4 WITH AN INADEQUATE (OBSTRUCTED) PARAPET INFORMATION PANEL INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE 1.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2024-04-0339527067ZGUSTAV RESTORATION LLC-UPON INSPECTION OF A NON-ACTIVE 38 STORY FACADE ALT CONSTRUCTION SITE I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED (PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE) INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE 1 & 4 WITH UNLAWFUL POSTINGS INSTALLED. A PICTORIAL SIGN READING "RESOLVE2500.00.0
2024-04-0339527062JREPUBLIC EXTERIOR SERVICE-UPON INSPECTION OF A NON-ACTIVE 38 STORY FACADE ALT CONSTRUCTION SITE I OBSERVED PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION (SIDEWALK SHED) INSTALLED CONTRARY TO CODE SPECIFICATIONS. MINIMUM 8FT HEIGHT REQUIREMENT NOT MAINTAINED CRESOLVE2400.02400.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 781 5th Avenue. 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 781 5th Avenue. 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 781 5th Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 781 5th Avenue. 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 781 5th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 781 5th Avenue. 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 781 5th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 781 5th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 781 5th Avenue. 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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