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870 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

56
DOB Complaints
147
311 Housing Calls
136
Housing Violations
7
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 870 5th Avenue

870 Fifth Avenue is a 19-story, 94-unit residential building constructed in 1949, currently owned by John Scotto. The building has faced several ongoing maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple open complaints including problems with water supply, electrical outlets, window frames, slow water leaks, and ceiling plaster. Notably, there are also emergency complaints related to electrical wiring and a water supply issue, and several service requests where HPD inspections were attempted but could not be completed due to access issues.

The building's ninth floor apartment (9H) appears to be at the center of many current and past violations, with open Housing Maintenance Code Violations from July 2024 citing multiple issues including unsafe electrical wiring conditions with exposed wires, leaky faucets, problems with plaster surfaces, and unauthorized alterations involving plywood and mirror glass panels. The property has experienced recurring electrical concerns, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding defective/exposed wiring, though inspectors often reported being unable to gain access during their visits. There have also been structural concerns, including two complaints about building shaking/vibrating conditions in 2024, though no violations were found at the time of inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of delayed responses, with multiple incidents requiring second inspection attempts due to access issues. While the building has passed several rodent inspections between 2011 and 2023, showing generally good pest management, it remains unclear whether all identified maintenance issues are being addressed in a timely manner. Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 indicate no infestations, suggesting effective pest control measures are in place. Recent work on record includes multiple electrical and plumbing permits issued between 2019 and 2021, though several violations remain open as of 2024-2025, including an active ECB violation related to unauthorized electrical work.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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870 5th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 94
Year built 1949
Total area 235448 sq ft
Floors 19
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

56
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
136
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
147
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
29
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 871 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
  • 870 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
  • 872 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
  • 1 East 68th St, New York, NY 10065

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870 5th Avenue 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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870 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 870 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
2025-01-112025-01-22Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-112025-01-22Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-112025-01-22Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-22Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-01-222025-01-22Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 870 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
2024-07-03AOpenNone9H§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 2ND LIGHT FIXTURE FROM WEST AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2024-07-03COpenNone9H§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2024-07-03AOpenNone9H§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2024-07-03BOpenNone9H§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2024-07-03AOpenNone9H§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 870 5th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-22 17:59PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYOpenHPD
2025-01-22 17:45ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHOpenHPD
2025-01-15 14:01WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKOpenHPD
2025-01-15 14:01DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEOpenHPD
2025-01-15 14:01PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 870 5th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16876802025-01-31CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2025-02-16Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2025-02-16)
16876782025-01-31CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2025-02-12Oath Violation Served (2025-02-13)
16865942025-01-15CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-01-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-01-16)
16864042025-01-13CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-01-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-14)
16841202024-12-16CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2025-03-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 870 5th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-08-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONSCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-07-18
2024-05-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2025-04-25
2024-02-21V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 9C UNSAFE REPORT FILEDCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-10
2023-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-10-11
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908733752025-07-01
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 870 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 870 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
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-040002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 870 5th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-03-08InitialPassed
2019-11-19InitialPassed
2018-12-19InitialPassed
2018-06-04CompliancePassed
2018-05-09InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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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 870 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 870 5th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-08-1339121743P870 FIFTH AVE CORP DOUGLAI OBSERVED IN APARTMENT 9H REMOVAL OF RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE FROM MY PREVIOUS INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW JUNCTION BOX AND AND COVER. NO APPLICATION ON FILE WITH D.O.B., OBTAIN PERMITACTIVE400.0400.0
2024-05-2439115242X870 FIFTH AVE CORP DOUGLAUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN THE SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35657423X ISSUED ON 02/14/2023 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01, COMRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-1239111551L870 FIFTH AVE CORP DOUGLAI OBSERVED IN APARTMENT 9H DEFECTIVE RUSTED FIXTURES BRANCH WIRING UNGROUNDED SWITCHES AND ELECTRICAL RACEWAY IN THE IS CORRODED LIVING ROOM AREA CAUSED BY LEAKING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING, COMPLY WITHACTIVE8000.08000.0
2024-03-0739107998X870 FIFTH AVE CORP DOUGLAUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS AS STATED IN ECB # 35657423X ISSUED ON 02/14/2023 AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PERACTIVE2500.00.0
2024-03-0139107500J870 FIFTH AVE CORP DOUGLAIN APT 9H, IN LIVING ROOM SOFFIT ABOVE WINDOW OPEN,CEILING IN BATHROOM OPEN AND WATER STAINS ON CEILING., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEACTIVE625.0625.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 870 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 870 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 870 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 870 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 870 5th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 870 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 870 5th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 870 5th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 870 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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