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254 5 Avenue · Manhattan · BBL 1008300040 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

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

2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Taxi Complaint (1) · Water Maintenance (1).

Filed construction activity

$246,600 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (5 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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$4,257,000 $1,915,650
2026$4,319,000 $1,943,550
2027$3,735,000 $1,680,750

The city's market estimate has fallen 12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
KraamThaiA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Subway28 St — R W · 300 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
28 St — 6 · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only)
BusNearest boarding stop: 5 Av / W 28 St — M1 M2 M3 M55 · 250 ft
Citi Bike5 Ave & E 30 St · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 033 Chelsea Prep
Middle: M.S. 297. 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.

Report a problem to 311

254 5 Avenue

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

2 311 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.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $200,000 on 1990-04-11 (lender: Kalik, Betty P and Kalik, Mildred). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2017-01-20DEVR $7,300,000 — from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to FIVE POINTS JV L.P. $7,300,000
1990-04-11Mortgage $200,000 — from SETAREH, JACQUELINE; SETAREH, ABBY to KALIK, MILDRED; KALIK, BETTY P $200,000
1989-11-06Mortgage $200,000 — from SETAREH, JACQUELINE; SETAREH, ABBY to KAPLAN, LYDIA; KALIK, BETTY P. $200,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20170339116
2018023016
2019031015
2020000123
2021002024
2022400015
2023300014
2024200035
2025001023
20265212212
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The last 12 months — 12 records

DateRecord
2026-09-24311: Water Maintenance — Leak
2026-07-17Restaurant inspection: KRAAM
2026-06-04Deed — from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to 254 FIFTH AVE LLC
2026-05-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-05-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-05-14Boiler inspection
2026-05-11Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-05-11Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-04-27Deed transfer (nominal price)
2026-03-12FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2026-03-12FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-01-22Job filed: Extend existing commercial kitchen exhaust ducting at roof and install directed terminal discharge. Extend existing masonry chimney for boilers as sho

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-24311: Water Maintenance — Leak
2026-07-17Restaurant inspection: KRAAM
2026-06-04Deed — from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to 254 FIFTH AVE LLC
2026-05-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-05-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-05-14Boiler inspection
2026-05-11Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-05-11Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-04-27Deed transfer (nominal price)
2026-03-12FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2026-03-12FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-01-22Job filed: Extend existing commercial kitchen exhaust ducting at roof and install directed terminal discharge. Extend existing masonry chimney for boilers as sho$35,000
2025
2025-09-25Boiler inspection
2025-02-03Restaurant inspection: KRAAM — grade A
2025-01-29311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Passenger
2024
2024-12-19Boiler inspection
2024-10-19Restaurant inspection: KRAAM
2024-08-22Restaurant inspection: KRAAM
2024-05-21Job filed: Application filed for extension of existing chimney$100,000
2024-03-15Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2023
2023-12-01Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2023-05-26Boiler inspection
2023-03-10Job filed: Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install plumbing fixtures as per plans. No change in egress, occupancy o$15,000
2023-02-22Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2022
2022-11-18Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2022-11-03Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2022-09-15Job filed: Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install plumbing fixtures as per plans. No change in egress, occupancy o$15,000
2022-09-09Job filed: Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Remove and install partition walls, finishing floor, walls and ceiling as per plans$81,600
2022-07-18Boiler inspection
2021
2021-11-05Boiler inspection
2021-08-01311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2021-04-06311: Encampment — N/A
2021-01-25Boiler inspection
2020
2020-12-18Elevator permit: Provide door lock monitoring system to meet NYC Code requirements. All work to comply with A17.3 of 2002 as modified by Chapter $15,800
2020-12-08CERT — from GOTHAM ABSTRACT & SETTLEMENT LLC to 256 5TH AVENUE, LLC; FIVE POINTS 262 PROJECT LLC; FS RIALTO 2019-FL1 ISSUER, LTD.; MAXIM C
2020-10-21Boiler inspection — defects found
2019
2019-09-06DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-08-27311: Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
2019-08-27DOB complaint, category ?
2019-07-08DOB violation E:
2019-05-22Boiler inspection
2018
2018-09-04DOB violation E:
2018-08-03Boiler inspection
2018-04-06311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2018-04-06311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2018-03-26311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2018-01-26DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2017
2017-12-22Boiler inspection
2017-10-12ZONE — from FIVE POINTS JV L.P.; FIVE POINTS II LLC
2017-10-12SAGE — from FIVE POINTS II LLC; FIVE POINTS JV L.P.
2017-10-12CERT — from FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
2017-10-11311: Construction Safety Enforcement — SST Tracking Complaint
2017-10-11ECB CLASS - 2 violation: PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION NOT TO CODE SPECIFICATION. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED DECORATIVE LIGHTS & BRANCHES TIED CONNECTE$2,400
2017-10-11DOB complaint, category ?
2017-08-28311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2017-04-27311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2017-04-27DOB complaint, category ?
2017-01-20CERT — from FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
2017-01-20SAGE — from GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
2017-01-20SAGE — from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; FIVE POINTS JV L.P.; FIVE POINTS II LLC
2017-01-20DEVR $7,300,000 — from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to FIVE POINTS JV L.P.$7,300,000
2017-01-20EASE — from THE SETAREH FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to FIVE POINTS II LLC; FIVE POINTS JV L.P.
2017-01-20ZONE — from FIVE POINTS JV L.P.
2016
2016-08-09SAGE — from FIRST AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK
2016-08-09SAGE — from BCB COMMUNITY BANK
2016-06-22DOB violation E:
2016-01-16311: Street Condition — Pothole
2015
2015-12-11311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2015-12-11DOB complaint, category ?
2015-07-22DOB violation E:
2015-07-21311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2014
2014-07-08311: Food Establishment — Food Worker Hygiene
2014-03-31DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
2014-03-30311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2014-03-30311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2014-03-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-12-28311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012
2012-11-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-11-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-08-23Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-08-23DOB complaint, category ?
2012-08-22Job filed: PROPOSE TO INSTALL PARTITIONS AND DOORS TO RE-ESTABLISH SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS. ALSO PROPOSE TO RELOCATE PLUMBING FIXTURES.$55,000
2012-08-22Job filed: PROPOSE TO REPAIR FIRE ESCAPE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$20,000
2012-08-22Job filed: PROPOSE TO REPAIR FIRE ESCAPE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$20,000
2012-08-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-08-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-08-15DOB violation E:
2012-08-14311: General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
2012-08-14DOB complaint, category ?
2012-08-09ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. DEFECTS NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE IS OFFICE MATERIALS,STORAGE UNITS & OT$1,200
2012-03-01DOB violation E:
2011
2011-10-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-09-15Job filed: FILING FOR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$3,000
2011-06-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-12-08DOB violation E:
2010-11-30LDMK — from LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM. OF THE CITY; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM OF THE CITY
2010-11-30LDMK — from LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM. OF THE CITY; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM OF THE CITY
2010-08-29311: Consumer Complaint — Sidewalk Blocked
2010-06-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-05-26DOB violation E:
2008
2008-12-05DOB violation E:
2008-10-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-10-10Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-10-01Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYTEM ONLY. NO HCNAGE IN USE, EGRESS OROCCUPA NCY. GAS VALVE FILED UNDER 110321759$3,000
2008-09-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-09-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-09-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-08-21Job filed: INSTALL SUSPENDED CEILING REMOVE PARTITIONS,PLUMBING FOR FOOD SERVICE EQMNT. KITCHEN VENTILATION INTERIOR WORK ONLY_NO CHANGE TO STOREFRONT.NO CHANGE $44,500
2008-08-21Job filed: INSTALL SUSPENDED CEILING REMOVE PARTITIONS,PLUMBING FOR FOOD SERVICE EQMNT. KITCHEN VENTILATION INTERIOR WORK ONLY_NO CHANGE TO STOREFRONT.NO CHANGE $44,500
2008-02-07DOB violation E:
2007
2007-09-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-09-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-08-08Job filed: Construction of minor partitions and plumbing work as per plans submitted. no change in use, egrees or occupancy with this application.$19,000
2007-08-08Job filed: Construction of minor partitions and plumbing work as per plans submitted. no change in use, egrees or occupancy with this application.$19,000
2007-04-02DOB violation LL1081:
2007-04-02DOB violation E:
2006
2006-06-16DOB violation E:
2005
2005-09-07DOB violation E:
2005-01-06DOB violation E:
2004
2004-12-22DEEDO — from SETAREH, ABBY to SETAREH, PARTNER, JAQUELINE; SETAREH, PARTNER, ABBY; THE SETAREH FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
2001
2001-07-24DOB violation E: 1P5412
2000
2000-06-08DOB violation E: 1P5412
2000-01-11Mortgage satisfied — from SETAREH, ABBY; SETAREH, JACQUELINE to KALIK, BETTY P.; KALIK, MILDRED
2000-01-11Mortgage satisfied — from SETAREH, JACQUELINE; SETAREH, ABBY to KAPLAN, LYDIA; KALIK, BETTY P.
1995
1995-04-17DOB violation LL1081:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1990
1990-07-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1990-04-11Mortgage $200,000 — from SETAREH, JACQUELINE; SETAREH, ABBY to KALIK, MILDRED; KALIK, BETTY P$200,000
1990-01-11ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. THREADS OF INTERIOR WOOD STAIRCASE ARE PULLING FROM STRINGERS AND STAIR IS LEAINING TOWARD CENTER OF BUILDI$200
1989
1989-12-18DOB complaint, category ?
1989-11-22ECB Hazardous violation: NO SIDEWALK SHED NOTE SHED REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW PENTHOUSE AND METAL & GLASS ENCLOSURE AT FRONT EAST OF PREMISES TEMPOR
1989-11-09DOB complaint, category ?
1989-11-09DOB complaint, category ?
1989-11-06Mortgage $200,000 — from SETAREH, JACQUELINE; SETAREH, ABBY to KAPLAN, LYDIA; KALIK, BETTY P.$200,000
1989-11-06Deed — from ABBY ORIENTAL LTD to SETAREH, ABBY; SETAREH, JACQUELINE
1989-10-24DOB violation E:
1988
1988-07-22DOB violation E: (15)SECURE TOP EXIT COVER
1985
1985-02-15Mortgage satisfied — from ABBY ORIENTAL, LTD to 254 FIFTH AVE CORP.
1974
1974-12-24Deed — from 254 5TH AVE CORP to ABBY ORIENTAL LTD
1974-12-24Mortgage — from ABBY ORIENTAL LTD to 254 FIFTH AVE CORP

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