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5 East 131 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1017560006 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s3
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 66% 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 7.8. In ZIP 10037, 35% of residential buildings hold an A and 13% 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

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

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

1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: New Tree Request (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1900)
YesSix or more residential units (9)
No421-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)Madison Avenue HDFC
Head officerGreg Cohen
Managing agentImpact Mgmt
Last registered2025-08-30

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$698,000 $314,100
2026$559,000 $251,550
2027$671,000 $301,950

The city's market estimate has fallen 4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNATURALGAS

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.

1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2020 (0 in the last three years).

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway135 St — 2 3 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: 5 Av / W 132 St — M1 · 250 ft
Citi Bike5 Ave & W 131 St · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm. 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

5 East 131 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

1 311 service request 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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by IMPACT MGMT — 6 buildings, 87 units. Grades across the portfolio: A3 · C1 · D1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
1125 Lorimer Street BK60 A
9 Argyle Road BK12 A
5 East 131 Street MN9 A
521 West 158 Street MN3 C
515 West 158 Street MN3 D
4097360153 — —

Sales, deeds & mortgages

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2026-01-02RPTT&RET $287,000 — from GOSSETT, JOHN PAUL to PALAQUIBAY, ORION ABEL $287,000
2025-12-22Sold for $287,000 $287,000 $31,889
2023-05-30RPTT&RET $385,000 — from HOLZER, APOLLONIA to RODRIGUEZ, GENESIS $385,000
2023-05-16Sold for $385,000 $385,000 $42,778
2018-03-07RPTT&RET $250,000 — from TYLER , JASMINE to LEE , ALEXANDER $250,000
2018-02-16Sold for $250,000 $250,000 $27,778
2017-07-14RPTT $11,254 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $11,254
2016-11-04RPTT $20,879 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $20,879
2016-01-20RPTT $139,109 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $139,109
2014-03-13RPTT $41,629 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $41,629
2014-03-03RPTT $149,700 — from MADISON AVENUE HDFC to PERRY-DIOP, RASHAWN $149,700
2013-02-27RPTT $60,207 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $60,207
2012-08-28RPTT&RET $144,000 — from MALDONADO, RAMON to HOLZER, APOLLONIA $144,000
2012-01-19RPTT $125,000 — from MADISON AVENUE HDFC to TYLER, JASMINE $125,000
2011-12-16RPTT $119,576 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $119,576

Ten-year activity

1050
2017
2018
10
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201702136
201801236
2019070310
202007018
202114016
202201023
202312238
202403036
202502136
202601135
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The last 12 months — 6 records

DateRecord
2026-09-24Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2026-03-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-16Boiler inspection
2026-01-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-01-02RPTT&RET $287,000 — from GOSSETT, JOHN PAUL to PALAQUIBAY, ORION ABEL
2025-12-22Sold for $287,000

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-24Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2026-03-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-16Boiler inspection
2026-01-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-01-02RPTT&RET $287,000 — from GOSSETT, JOHN PAUL to PALAQUIBAY, ORION ABEL$287,000
2025
2025-12-22Sold for $287,000$287,000
2025-09-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-06-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-06-04HPD class A: (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 HPD
2025-03-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-02-11Boiler inspection
2024
2024-09-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-27311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2024-03-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-01-24Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-01-24Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-01-03Boiler inspection
2023
2023-11-15HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-09-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-05-30RPTT&RET $385,000 — from HOLZER, APOLLONIA to RODRIGUEZ, GENESIS$385,000
2023-05-16Sold for $385,000$385,000
2023-03-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-02-15DOB complaint, category ?
2023-02-14311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2023-01-17Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-06-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-04-04Boiler inspection
2021
2021-12-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-09-23311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2021-09-23DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-14Boiler inspection
2021-04-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-01HPD class A: (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 HPD
2020
2020-10-30311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2020-08-27311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2020-07-05311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2020-06-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2020-05-30311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2020-05-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2020-04-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2020-02-25Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-05Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2019-10-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2019-09-21311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2019-07-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2019-07-06311: Drug Activity — Use Outside
2019-07-06311: Dirty Conditions — E11 Litter Surveillance
2019-06-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-04-26311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2019-02-22Boiler inspection
2019-01-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-11-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-03-07RPTT&RET $250,000 — from TYLER , JASMINE to LEE , ALEXANDER$250,000
2018-02-17311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2018-02-16Sold for $250,000$250,000
2018-02-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-08Boiler inspection
2017
2017-08-28311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2017-07-14RPTT $11,254 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $11,254
2017-06-22Boiler inspection
2017-05-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-19311: Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
2017-01-11Boiler inspection — defects found
2016
2016-11-04RPTT $20,879 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $20,879
2016-10-29311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2016-09-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-01-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-01-20RPTT $139,109 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $139,109
2015
2015-07-09311: Taxi Report — Driver Report
2015-07-01311: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2015-07-01311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2015-07-01Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2015-03-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-04-17311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2014-04-16311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2014-03-13RPTT $41,629 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $41,629
2014-03-03RPTT $149,700 — from MADISON AVENUE HDFC to PERRY-DIOP, RASHAWN$149,700
2013
2013-11-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-06-21Tenant complaint: GENERAL — LOCKS
2013-04-08311: Dirty Conditions — E8 Canine Violation
2013-02-27RPTT $60,207 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $60,207
2012
2012-08-28RPTT&RET $144,000 — from MALDONADO, RAMON to HOLZER, APOLLONIA$144,000
2012-04-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-01-19RPTT $125,000 — from MADISON AVENUE HDFC to TYLER, JASMINE$125,000
2011
2011-12-16RPTT $119,576 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $119,576
2011-09-12RPTT&RET $142,000 — from CLARK, AQUILA LELANI to BOBER, KRYSTOF$142,000
2011-05-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2011-04-11RPTT&RET $280,000 — from CRUZ, ANA; CRUZ, DWIGHT to MARUTA, JUN$280,000
2010
2010-12-21RPTT $24,660 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $24,660
2010-11-24311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2010-09-20311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2010-04-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-01-27311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-01-27Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009
2009-10-22RPTT $39,890 — from MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND ; NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $39,890
2009-04-10RPTT $94,032 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $94,032
2009-04-10RPTT $23,242 — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND $23,242
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-02-13Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005
2005-11-13Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2005-05-30Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-05-29Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2003
2003-12-27Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2003-10-09Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
1999
1999-06-29TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
1998
1998-01-16Deed — from NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY to MADISON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-08-30Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
1996-01-09Permit EW — ISSUED
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1995-05-01Permit EQ — ISSUED
1995-04-03Permit AL — ISSUED
1995-03-07SAGE — from CITY OF NEW YORK HPD
1995-03-07DOB complaint, category ?
1995-01-10Permit EQ — ISSUED
1994
1994-08-30Permit PL — ISSUED
1994-08-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
1994-06-02Permit AL — ISSUED
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1987
1987-07-10Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to UPPER EAST SIDE ETAL
1987-04-02Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK
1985
1985-08-29Deed — from SECRET MISSION/DIVI.ETC to SAHAR MANAGEMENT CORP.
1976
1976-04-30Deed — from FINANCE ADMINS CITYNY to CITY OF NEW YORK
1973
1973-01-17Deed — from BIG BROTHERS INC to FREISER, DOROTHY
1973-01-17Mortgage — from GEORGE W COLE & CO INC to FREISER, DOROTHY
1973-01-17Mortgage assigned — from FREISER, DOROTHY to KOBLENTZ, DOROTHY
1973-01-17Deed — from FREISER, DOROTHY to GEORGE W COLE & CO INC
1972
1972-11-09Deed — from SCHER, TOBIAS to BIG BROTHERS INC OFNYC
1969
1969-10-14Deed — from DAVISON, JEANNE to SCHER, TOBIAS

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