The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 79% 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 3.3. In ZIP 11215, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
4% 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
1 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2013-07-24.
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
24 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (10) · Food Establishment (3) · Water System (3) · Noise (2) · Blocked Driveway (1) · Litter Basket Request (1).
Filed construction activity
$329,465 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (6 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 (1930)
Yes
Six or more residential units (12)
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)
STERNA CORPORATION
Head officer
MICHAEL MISIRIOTIS
Managing agent
Sterna Corporation
Last registered
2025-07-09
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
$1,348,000
$606,600
2026
$1,491,000
$670,950
2027
$1,848,000
$831,600
The city's market estimate has risen
37% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Preparation Location, Food Spoiled, Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
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
Subway
25 St — R · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 5 Av / 21 St — B63 · 200 ft
Citi Bike
24 St & 5 Ave · 500 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
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.
24 311 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: $1,586,512 on
2018-06-08 (lender: Investors Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2018-06-08
Deed $7,215,000 — from 708 5TH AVENUE, LLC to STERNA CORPORATION
$7,215,000
2018-06-08
Mortgage $1,586,512 — from STERNA CORPORATION to INVESTORS BANK
$1,586,512
2018-06-08
Agreement $3,500,000 — from STERNA CORPORATION to INVESTORS BANK
$3,500,000
2018-06-08
AL&R $3,500,000 — from STERNA CORPORATION to INVESTORS BANK
$3,500,000
2018-05-30
Sold for $7,215,000
$7,215,000
$601,250
2014-02-21
Agreement $2,100,000 — from 708 5TH AVENUE LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
$2,100,000
2014-02-21
AL&R $2,100,000 — from 708 5TH AVENUE LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
$2,100,000
2014-02-07
Mortgage $656,661 — from 705 5TH AVENUE LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
$656,661
2011-12-28
Mortgage $1,500,000 — from 708 5TH AVENUE LLC to SOVEREIGN BANK
$1,500,000
2010-12-13
Deed $1,600,000 — from SMOLEN POWIERSKI, MARY JANE; MARRONE, PATRICIA; GLYNN, SUSAN to 708 5TH AVENUE LLC
$1,600,000
Ten-year activity
50250
26
2017
2018
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
12
7
4
0
3
26
2018
0
0
6
6
1
13
2019
0
0
8
0
1
9
2020
0
0
6
0
1
7
2021
0
0
14
0
0
14
2022
0
0
9
0
1
10
2023
0
2
12
0
2
16
2024
0
0
11
0
1
12
2025
0
1
14
0
2
17
2026
0
0
6
0
0
6
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2025-08-13311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-08-13311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-07-23Restaurant inspection: EL MEXICANO — grade A
2025-07-21311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-07-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-07-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-07-08FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-06-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-06-12HPD 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
2025-06-05HPD 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
2025-04-15311: Water System — Excessive Water In Basement (WEFB)
2025-03-18311: Water System — Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1)
2025-01-18311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2024
2024-11-15311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2024-10-24Boiler inspection
2024-07-24311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2024-06-11311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2024-05-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-05-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-16HPD 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
2024-04-03HPD 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
2023-03-29HPD 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
2023-03-27311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-03-20HPD 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
2023-02-05311: Noise — Noise: Alarms (NR3)
2023-02-01311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2022
2022-11-09HPD 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
2022-03-08HPD 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
2022-02-18HPD 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
2022-02-18HPD 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
2021
2021-11-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2021-11-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2021-09-07311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-08-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-08-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-06-27311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-06-19311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-06-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-07-25311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2020-07-09311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-22311: Consumer Complaint — Sidewalk Cafe
2019
2019-11-04HPD 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
2019-11-01Boiler inspection
2019-10-28HPD 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
2017-12-29Job filed: FILE CURB CUT UNDER THIS APPLICATION. PARKING SPACE IS FILED UNDER ALT 2 #321662385. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2017-12-06HPD 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
2017-12-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-11-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-11-15HPD 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
2017-11-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2017-10-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-10-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-10-03Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR ANIMAL CLINIC ON 1ST FL AND CELLAR, NEW PARTITION WALL & PLUMBING WORK INVOLVED. NEW PARKING SPACES AT SIDE YARD. NO CHANG$219,465
2017-09-25311: Street Condition — Line/Marking - Faded
2017-08-31Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-08-31Job filed: REPLACE 4" ALUMINUM DOWNSPOUT FROM ROOF TO EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM. REMEDY VIOLATION NUMBER:#35231172M,35228911J,35253173L,35228913N,35228912L $10,000
2017-08-14Boiler inspection
2017-07-21ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35228911J ISSUED ON 2/19/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSU$400
2017-06-08ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35228911J ISSUED ON 2-19-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUYANT TO 28-201.1 7 R$2,000
2017-05-03DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2017-04-20311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2017-04-17ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35228911J ISSUED ON 2-19-17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 $800
2017-02-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: RE INSTALLATION/MAINTAINCE OF PLUMBING MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT PER 102.3-27-902. OB$500
2017-02-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK NO PERMIT-OBSERVED AT SIDE BLDG DRIVEWAY. INSTALLED NEW 4" PVC DRAINAGE PIPING FROM ROOF TO CONNECTION TO HOUSE DRAIN. REMEDY$800
2017-02-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEMS TESTED. OBSERVED AT SIDE DRIVEWAY INSTALLED 4" PVC DRAINAGE PIPING FROM ROOF TO HO$500
2017-02-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2017-02-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-02-17Job filed: FILE THIS APPLICATION TO REOPEN EXIST. STOREFRONT OPENING, TO INSTALL NEW GLASS STOREFRONT FOR EXISTING STORE ON 1ST FL. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR O$30,000
2017-02-17Job filed: FILE THIS APPLICATION TO REOPEN EXIST. STOREFRONT OPENING, TO INSTALL NEW GLASS STOREFRONT FOR EXISTING STORE ON 1ST FL. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR O$30,000
2017-02-17Job filed: FILE THIS APPLICATION TO REOPEN EXIST. STOREFRONT OPENING, TO INSTALL NEW GLASS STOREFRONT FOR EXISTING STORE ON 1ST FL. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR O$30,000
2016
2016-08-16311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2016-08-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2016-07-18311: General Construction/Plumbing — Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport - Illegal
2013-07-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FRO
2012-04-12Job filed: SPOT POINTING AND PAINT CORNICE AS PER PLAN . NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$8,000
2012-04-12Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2012-04-12Job filed: SPOT POINTING AND PAINT CORNICE AS PER PLAN . NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$8,000
2012-04-04Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-04-04Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION
2011
2011-12-28Mortgage $1,500,000 — from 708 5TH AVENUE LLC to SOVEREIGN BANK$1,500,000
2011-12-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-09-07311: Building/Use — No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO
2011-09-07DOB complaint, category ?
2011-08-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2011-07-29311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2011-07-29311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2011-07-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2011-07-17DOB complaint, category ?
2011-06-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-06-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-06-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-06-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-06-02ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO POST PERMIT FOR WORK @ PREMISES.@ TIME OF INSPECTION PBSERVED ACTIVE WORK @ FLRS 2-4 RESIDENTIAL APTS PERMITTED UNDER J
2011-06-02ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNS @ CONSTRUCTION SITE PER NYC FIRE CODE.@ TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED COMMENCED ACTIVE WORK SITE
2011-06-02DOB violation C: STOP ALL WORK/MAKE SITE SAFE! STOP ALL WORK AT FLRS. 2-4 RESIDENTIAL A PTS-PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS
2011-06-02DOB violation C: STOP ALL ELECTRICAL WORK AT RESIDENTIAL APTS. FLRS. 2-4 MAKE SITE SAFE ONLY! OBTAIN REQUIRED ELECTRIC PERMIT
2011-06-01311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2011-06-01DOB complaint, category ?
2011-04-19Job filed: INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF PARTITIONS, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$100,000
2011-03-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-03-10Job filed: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, HUNG CEILING AND TILED FLOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$6,000
2011-03-05311: Indoor Air Quality — Dust from Construction
2011-03-05311: PLUMBING — WATER-SUPPLY
2011-03-05Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2011-03-03Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-02-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-01-24Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR 2 APTS ON 2ND FLOOR,NEW PARTITION WALL AND PLUMBING WORK INVOLVED.REPLACE THE EXIST. PUBLIC STAIR FROM 1ST FL TO 4TH FL.NO CHA$88,000
2010-12-13Deed $1,600,000 — from SMOLEN POWIERSKI, MARY JANE; MARRONE, PATRICIA; GLYNN, SUSAN to 708 5TH AVENUE LLC$1,600,000
2010-12-13Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION ON 3RD & 4TH FLR, PLUMBING WORK INVOLVED, NO CHANGE OF USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$50,000
2010-10-13Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2010-10-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2008
2008-08-04City emergency repair (OMO): public area : at rear of building : replace drop ladder. ''remove all work related debris''. non s.w.p. note: contractor$320
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-02-15Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-05-11Deed — from MARRONE EXEC OF, PATRICIA to GLYNN, SUSAN; MARRONE, PATRICIA; POWIERSKI, MARY JANE S
2004-05-11Deed — from MARRONE EXEC OF, PATRICIA to GLYNN, SUSAN; MARRONE, PATRICIA; POWIERSKI, MARY JANE S
1998
1998-11-25Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-11-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-02-13EASE — from SMOLEN, GEORGE to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1997
1997-01-22Permit PL — ISSUED
1996
1996-12-31Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-12-31Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-12-19Permit EW — ISSUED
1989
1989-04-05ECB Non-Hazardous violation: INTERIOR FIRE DAMAGE HOLES IN CEILING AT SECOND TO FOURTH STORY AT THE NORTH SECTION.
1989-04-03ECB Non-Hazardous violation: BROKEN LOOSE AND MISSING GLASS AT EAST AND WEST WALL ON SECOND AND FOURTH STORIES.
1973
1973-03-23Mortgage — from SMOLEN MARY to WERYNSKI VICTORIA; WERYNSKI ANTHONY
1973-03-23Deed — from WERYNSKI VICTORIA; WERYNSKI ANTHONY to SMOLEN MARY