Manhattan · Block 824 · Lot 39 · 10010

178 5 Avenue

4.5 floors · 13 apartments · 15,500 sq ft · built 1862 · class C7 · owner of record: Lower Fifth Realty Corp.

27open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
63dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 79 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 307 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1159 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-05-12 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2018LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
#02282
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 21, 1994CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 21, 1994ZONING

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 15, 2025Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Oct 25, 2024Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 6, 2018Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (19) · C 1 · B 13 · A 5
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Feb 28, 2022B§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS AS REQUIRED (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT) AT FRONT AREAWAYApr 4, 2022
Jul 7, 2008ASECTION 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 3 STY WALLS REMOVED BETWEEN ROOMS AT FRONT & KITCHEN & BATHROOM NORTHEAST APT.Oct 10, 2008
Jul 7, 2008ASECTION 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 LOFT MEZZANINE ERECTED KITCHEN BATHROOM & 2ND ROOM FROM FRONT AT NORTH ROOM 3RD STY NORTH APT.Oct 10, 2008
Nov 27, 2007BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYJan 1, 2008
Nov 27, 2007BApt 13 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTTOM WINDOW SASHES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 1, 2008
Nov 27, 2007BApt 13 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 1, 2008
Nov 27, 2007BApt 13 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 1, 2008
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · SECTION 27-2065 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK BATHROOM 2 STY WEST APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · SECTION 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 FRONT ROOM 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS / CEILING 2 STY WEST APT 4 THRU OUT. LOCATED AT APT 4Nov 12, 2006
Mar 10, 2003CApt 11 · SECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES , BATHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 11, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTMar 21, 2003
May 7, 1996BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN FLOOR 2 STY WEST APT 4 FOYER. LOCATED AT APT 4Jun 24, 1996
May 7, 1996BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE 2 STY WEST APT 4 BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 4Jun 24, 1996
May 7, 1996BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE SOUTH WALL FIXTURE ENTRY WAY TO 2 STY WEST APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4Jun 24, 1996
Sep 24, 1991BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAKE WINDOW OPEN EASY AT FIRE ESCAPE 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991
Sep 24, 1991BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL UNDER KITCHEN SINK 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991
Sep 24, 1991BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS AT BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991
Sep 24, 1991BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL AND BUZZER SYSTEM TO 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991
Sep 24, 1991BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR AT RADIATORS IN FRONT ROOM 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991

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City records as of Oct 29, 2026, 10:14 AM ET. BBL 1008240039.

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