Does 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan currently has 20 open HPD housing violations: 7 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated September 23, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan received?

216 East 5th Street, Manhattan has received 58 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is PAINT/PLASTER with 16 complaints.

Is 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. PAINT/PLASTER (16 complaints), 2. HEAT/HOT WATER (9 complaints), 3. DOOR/WINDOW (8 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan currently has 3 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan was filed on August 5, 2026. In total, 105 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan?

216 East 5th Street, Manhattan currently has 20 open HPD violations: 7 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

216 East 5th Street, Manhattan has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

216 East 5th Street, Manhattan

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1866 12 units Class C1 Residential

Registered to MAXIMILIAN DRESSE LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

20 Open Violations

3C 10B 7A

58 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 3 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 71% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 4 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

PAINT/PLASTER

16(28%)

HEAT/HOT WATER

9(16%)

DOOR/WINDOW

8(14%)

PLUMBING

7(12%)

ELECTRIC

7(12%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

5(9%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

3(5%)

WATER LEAK

2(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

36 Inspections on Record

Failed for Rat Activity Most Recent Result

2026-09-01 Most Recent Date

2026-09-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2026-07-07 Initial Passed

2026-01-14 Initial Passed

2025-08-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-07-18 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-07-03 Initial Passed

2025-01-10 Initial Passed

2024-11-22 Compliance Passed

2024-10-03 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-07-12 Initial Passed

2024-02-07 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-01-11 Initial Passed

2023-12-26 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-07-13 Initial Passed

2023-01-09 Initial Passed

2022-07-08 Initial Passed

2022-02-11 Initial Passed

2022-01-24 Initial Passed

2021-07-14 Initial Passed

2021-01-14 Initial Passed

2020-01-02 Initial Passed

2019-07-08 Initial Passed

2019-01-14 Initial Passed

2018-07-16 Initial Passed

2018-01-19 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

7 Class A

10 Class B

3 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2026-08-19

Class C Boiler room locked — no access to heating system 2026-01-29

See all 20 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-08-19 ▼

Violation ID: #19149071

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

2026-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18603480

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGES IN THE 2nd ENTRANCE FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18603482

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGES IN THE 2nd ENTRANCE FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-08-19 ▼

Violation ID: #19149072

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

2026-08-19 ▼

Violation ID: #19149082

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

Class B 28 RCNY § 25-171; & 67 (7)(B) MDL; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.1.3; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.2: ADJUST DOOR TO PREVENT GAPS BETWEEN THE TOP AND SIDE EDGES OF DOOR AND DOOR JAMB EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 1/8 OF AN INCH AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 3/4 OF AN INCH BETWEEN THE DOOR BOTTOM AND SILL AT AT DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19132667

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: 28 RCNY § 25-171; & 67 (7)(B) MDL; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.1.3; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.2: ADJUST DOOR TO PREVENT GAPS BETWEEN THE TOP AND SIDE EDGES OF DOOR AND DOOR JAMB EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 1/8 OF AN INCH AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 3/4 OF AN INCH BETWEEN THE DOOR BOTTOM AND SILL AT AT DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19132661

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18682218

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18682217

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT GFW, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18682215

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT GFW, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st STORY, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18682216

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st STORY, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18603477

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR AT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-09-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18257249

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR AT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

2026-08-19 ▼

Violation ID: #19149083

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19132665

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT GFW, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18603478

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT GFW, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTIER AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18603479

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTIER AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION HEAT RISER PIPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-12-16 ▼

Violation ID: #18520690

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION HEAT RISER PIPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-04-29 ▼

Violation ID: #17873179

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 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 ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-04-29 ▼

Violation ID: #17873174

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 216 East 5th Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Lower East Side in the last 12 months.

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NYC Average

📊 That's 19.3× the Lower East Side average · top 1% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 58 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of September 23, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: September 23, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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