The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 89% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 0.6. In ZIP 10009, 59% of residential buildings hold an A and
6% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
2 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2007-02-01.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
8 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Rodent (2) · Noise (2) · Water System (2) · Water Quality (1) · General Construction/Plumbing (1).
Filed construction activity
$9,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1900)
Yes
Six or more residential units (18)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC
Head officer
PETER JAKOBSON
Managing agent
JAKOBSON PROPERTIES, LLC
Last registered
2025-07-10
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,116,000
$952,200
2026
$2,218,000
$998,100
2027
$2,273,000
$1,022,850
The city's market estimate has risen
7% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
2 Av — F · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Delancey St-Essex St — F J M Z · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Avenue A / E 5 St — M14A-SBS · 250 ft · Select Bus Service
Citi Bike
E 5 St & Ave A · 250 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)
Elementary: Elementary schools in this district are not zoned. Confirm with the DOE's school search.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
8 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $660,468 on
2012-01-31 (lender: Investors Bank), covering 4 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2023-12-14
Agreement $1,174,411 — from JAKOBSON PROPERTIES LLC to 512-518 5TH ST ASSOCIATES LLC
$1,174,411
2012-01-31
AL&R $3,330,000 — from 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC to INVESTORS BANK
$3,330,000
2012-01-31
Agreement $3,330,000 — from 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC to INVESTORS BANK
$3,330,000
2012-01-31
Mortgage $660,469 — from 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC to INVESTORS BANK
$660,469
2004-07-05
AL&R $3,015,000 — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION to 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC
$3,015,000
2004-07-05
Agreement $3,015,000 — from 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
$3,015,000
2004-07-05
Mortgage $588,652 — from 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
$588,652
2002-10-15
Mortgage $1,006,267 — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
$1,006,267
1998-01-02
Mortgage $1,600,000 — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
$1,600,000
1998-01-02
Mortgage $327,390 — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
$327,390
1987-07-22
Mortgage $1,205,977 — from 512-518 5 ST ASSOCS to MANUFACTURERS&TDRS TR CO
$1,205,977
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
23
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
6
0
4
10
2018
0
0
8
0
2
10
2019
0
1
17
0
5
23
2020
0
0
5
0
0
5
2021
0
0
15
0
1
16
2022
0
0
12
0
5
17
2023
0
0
7
3
3
13
2024
0
0
4
0
3
7
2025
0
0
2
0
3
5
2026
3
1
4
0
3
11
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311: General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
2026-06-11
DOB complaint, category ?
2026-04-07
Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2026-04-06
Job filed: INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS
2026-03-15
311: Water System — Hydrant Leaking (WC1)
2026-02-02
311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2026-01-13
Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-21
311: Water Quality — Taste/Odor, Musty/Stale (QA4)
2025-12-12
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
The full timeline
2026
2026-08-04311: Noise — Lawn Care Equipment
2026-07-23Rodent inspection: Stoppage done
2026-07-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-07-07Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2026-06-11311: General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
2026-06-11DOB complaint, category ?
2026-04-07Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2026-04-06Job filed: INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS $9,000
2026-03-15311: Water System — Hydrant Leaking (WC1)
2026-02-02311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2026-01-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-21311: Water Quality — Taste/Odor, Musty/Stale (QA4)
2023-12-14TL&R — from CITIZENS BANK NA; INVESTORS BANK to 512-518 5TH ST ASSOCIATES LLC
2023-12-14Agreement $1,174,411 — from JAKOBSON PROPERTIES LLC to 512-518 5TH ST ASSOCIATES LLC$1,174,411
2023-12-14Mortgage assigned — from INVESTORS BANK; CITIZENS BANK NA to JAKOBSON PROPERTIES LLC
2023-10-12311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-10-12Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-07-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-03-31311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2023-03-22311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2023-02-08311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2023-02-07HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10,
2023-02-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-01-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-29Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-12-24311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2022-12-24311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-12-24Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-12-19Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2022-11-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-11-05311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2022-10-01HPD class C: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SO
2022-10-01HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT
2022-10-01HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCK AT BOILER ROOM
2022-09-29311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-09-29Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-07-07Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-05-16311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2022-05-10311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted Less Than 2 Years Ago
2022-01-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-12-21Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2021-12-13311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted Less Than 2 Years Ago
2021-10-07311: Construction Lead Dust — In Common Areas
2014-02-17HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR TO REAR YARD IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2014-02-17HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2014-02-17HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING ALL AROUND ENTIRE WOOD WINDOW FRAME IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED A
2014-02-12311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-02-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-02-11311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-02-11Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-28311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-26311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-16311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2014-01-09311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-03-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-03-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-03-04HPD class C: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST
2013-03-04HPD class C: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT F
2013-03-04HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM
2013-03-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-03-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-03-02311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-03-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-03-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-03-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-03-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-03-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-03-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-03-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-01-31TL&R — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION to 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC
2012-01-31AL&R $3,330,000 — from 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC to INVESTORS BANK$3,330,000
2012-01-31Agreement $3,330,000 — from 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC to INVESTORS BANK$3,330,000
2012-01-31Mortgage assigned — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION to INVESTORS BANK
2012-01-31Mortgage $660,469 — from 512-518 5TH STREET. ASSOCIATES, LLC to INVESTORS BANK$660,469
2011
2011-04-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-04-06Permit AL — ISSUED
2011-03-24Job filed: PROPOSED REPLACE EXISTING FRONT ROOF PARAPET. SIDEWALK SHED FILED UNDER ALT# 120497596. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$5,000
2011-02-25Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-02-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2010
2010-10-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SIGNAGE & INFORMATION ON SIDEWALK SHED. NOTED: NO SIDEWALK SHED SIGN POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SID
2010-10-13Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVYDUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATIO
2010-10-13Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2010-10-13Permit EQ — ISSUED
2010-10-12311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2010-10-12DOB complaint, category ?
2010-10-03311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2010-10-03DOB complaint, category ?
2010-09-29Job filed: TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE,AND PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT THESE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE NYCECC.OUR INSTALLATION CONSTITUTERS STEEL
2010-09-29Job filed: TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE,AND PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT THESE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE NYCECC.OUR INSTALLATION CONSTITUTERS STEEL
2010-09-28311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2010-09-27311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2010-09-03311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2010-08-14311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2010-04-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2008
2008-05-31Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007
2007-06-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-02-01HPD class B: § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RU
2007-02-01HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES NORTH, 2ND STORY, WOOD
2007-02-01HPD class B: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A
2007-01-27Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006
2006-06-21Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2006-04-14Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2006-02-16Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2005
2005-04-24Tenant complaint: NONCONST — ODOR
2004
2004-07-05TL&R — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
2004-07-05AL&R $3,015,000 — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION to 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC$3,015,000
2004-07-05Agreement $3,015,000 — from 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION$3,015,000
2004-07-05Mortgage $588,652 — from 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION$588,652
2003
2003-07-23Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2003-03-14DOB complaint, category ?
2003-03-05ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 32A/44A/45A/20B. 32A ELECTRIC BOXES, PRESSURE CONTROL, AQUASTAT MISSING COVERS WIRES ARE EXPOSESD. 44A STEAM GAGE INCORRECT SHOWS
2002
2002-10-15Agreement — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
2002-10-15Mortgage assigned — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIAGTES LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
2002-10-15Mortgage $1,006,267 — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES, LLC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP$1,006,267
2002-10-15SAGE — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
2002-10-15Deed — from 512-518 ST. ASSOCIATES to 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES, LLC
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-01-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-01-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2000
2000-12-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-12-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-11-28Job filed: MINOR PARTITION, INTERIOR FINISH WORK & PLUMBING WORKS INCLUDING FIXTURES REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY.$16,000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-01-02SAGE — from MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
1998-01-02Mortgage $1,600,000 — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION$1,600,000
1998-01-02Mortgage assigned — from MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPANY to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
1998-01-02Mortgage $327,390 — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION$327,390
1998-01-02Mortgage assigned — from 512-518 5TH ST. ASSOCIATES to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1987
1987-07-22Agreement — from 512-518 5TH ST ASSOC to MANUFACTURERS & ETAL
1987-07-22PAT — from DAVIDSON, BLANCHE L. to DAVIDSON, GEORGE J.
1987-07-22Mortgage $1,205,977 — from 512-518 5 ST ASSOCS to MANUFACTURERS&TDRS TR CO$1,205,977
1987-07-22Mortgage assigned — from 512-518 5TH ST ASSOC to MANUFACTURERS HANO TR CO
1987-07-22Mortgage assigned — from DAVIDSON, GEORGE J EXEC; DAVIDSON,ALEXANDER ELWT; DAVIDSON, BLANCHE LEXEC to MANUFACTURERS &TDR TR CO
1987-07-22SAGE — from BARBRICK REALTY CO
1986
1986-10-07HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TY
1986-02-05HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BRICK WORK AT EAST WALL 5 STY FRONT EAST APT 18. , SECTION '' ''
1982
1982-03-18Mortgage assigned — from BARBRICK REALTY CO. to DAVIDSON, ALEXANDERE.; DAVIDSON, BLANCHE L.; DAVIDSON, SAMUEL
1981
1981-09-25Mortgage assigned — from 512-518 5TH STREET ASSOC to BARBRICK REALTY CO
1981-09-25Mortgage — from 512-518 5TH ST ASSOCS to BARBRICK REALTY CO
1981-09-25Deed — from BARBRICK REALTY CO to 512-518 5 ST ASSOCS
1967
1967-10-19REL — from NEW YORK STATE TAX COMM to SAMIRAN HOLDING CORP