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546 5 Avenue, Manhattan

BIN 1082895BBL 1012610034Block 1261 · Lot 34Built 198922 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
$26,735.00 recorded as due
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546 5 Avenue at a glance

546 5 Avenue, Manhattan has 103 open city records on file, none of them Class C, and $26,735.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Dec 21, 2010 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Aug 31, 2026.

Open Class C
0
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Open Class B
103
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Open Class A
0
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$26,735.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
329
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Aug 31, 2026
311 record

Health score for 546 5 Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

C
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from the 300 most recent of 636 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 0
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 103
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $26,735
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 546 5 Avenue

Showing the 300 most recent of 636 records; the CSV has the full history. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 546 5 Avenue

$26,735.00 is recorded as due across the 73 summonses below, out of $77,380.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 546 5 Avenue
1789475Apr 8, 2025FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #904115. REMEDY: SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUJul 3, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$10,000.00
037034609XApr 8, 2025FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATIONJul 3, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$10,000.00
048824405JDec 21, 2024VENDING IN BUS STOP, SIDEWALK NEXT TO A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH FACILITYApr 22, 2025Pending
014126957XJun 13, 2024AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONJul 31, 2024Found in violation
012153311HMay 8, 2024FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSSep 25, 2024Found in violation
012149522XFeb 3, 2024FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSJun 12, 2024Found in violation
012146173NJan 28, 2024FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSMar 20, 2024Found in violation$935.00
012143677NSep 8, 2023FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSJan 10, 2024Found in violation
014063611NMay 8, 2023AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONAug 16, 2023Found in violation
047107363MMay 16, 2021IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSEAug 20, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)$75.00
011683972RJun 25, 2019RECORDKEEPINGAug 14, 2019Defaulted (did not respond)
011675986HFeb 7, 2019INSPECTION AND TESTINGMar 27, 2019Defaulted (did not respond)$5,000.00
0205547192Oct 29, 2018DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREADec 7, 2018Pending
011580753PSep 12, 2018RECORDKEEPINGJan 2, 2019Found in violation$725.00
011565731ZAug 18, 2017POSTING OF PERMITS AND RECORD KEEPINGJan 24, 2018Written off
1691361Jun 20, 2017FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERT. THAT COOLING TOWER 1000001026 HAS BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED, & DESINFECTED, & THAT A MAINTENANCE PLAN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED & IMPLEMENTED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2016, REMEDY: FILE ANNUAL CERTIFICDec 21, 2017Found in violation
037002614YJun 20, 2017FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL COOLING TOWER CERTIFICATIONDec 21, 2017Found in violation
038255161MMay 15, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMJun 29, 2017Settled by stipulation
1694483May 15, 201752H11,100H11. 52H11-REPLACE ROUGED HOIST ROPES; 100H11-REPLACE WORN ROPE GRIPPER PADS.Jun 29, 2017Settled by stipulation
011500838LAug 3, 2016SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSSep 21, 2016Written off
012050297ZJan 21, 2016FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSMar 9, 2016Written off
012047925NOct 26, 2015FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSDec 16, 2015Written off
011447858ZOct 20, 2015AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONMar 9, 2016Written off
1166550Jan 5, 2015FAILURE TO FILE AN ACCEPTABLE CYCLE 7 TECHNICAL REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CODE PROVISIONS: PERIODIC INSPECTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE 28-302 & THE DEPT OF BLDGS RULES & REGULATMay 7, 2015Found in violation
545924Aug 16, 201299BB05.Oct 4, 2012Settled by stipulation
038222560ZAug 16, 2012FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTOct 4, 2012Settled by stipulation
038221975XMay 29, 2012MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSAug 16, 2012Found in violation
1020096May 29, 201228-116.4.1: 97R07;REMOVED 4TH FLR FROM SERVICE. OPERATING DEVICE WITHOUT THE CERT OF COMPLIANCE. NO REPORT OF INSPECTION SUBMITTED TO DOB. REM:CONTACT DOB YACRUZ@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV OR DOGREEN@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV TAug 16, 2012Found in violation
034834185HDec 8, 2010FAIL TO TIMELY FILE BIKE ACC PLAN OR AMENDMENT WITH DOT.Aug 1, 2011Found in violation
1179249Dec 8, 2010FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE BICYCLE ACCESS PLAN OR AMENDMENT WITH DOT AS PRESCRIBED IN 34 RCNY 2-18. BUILDING DID NOT FILE PLAN OR EXCEPTION REQUEST IN RESPONSE TO TENANT REQUEST FOR BICYCLE ACCESS. REMEDY: FILEAug 1, 2011Found in violation
0177245045Mar 25, 2010NO NOTICE TO DOT BEFORE START PHASE OF WORK ON PROTECTED STREETAug 9, 2010Found in violation
011157421KFeb 4, 2010CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONJan 5, 2011Found in violation
0170362419Jan 13, 2009RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLESMar 9, 2009Found in violation
552770Jul 14, 200845M13.02X10.41T07.41T07 45M PROVIDE MISSING SEAL ON GOVERNOR 02X REPAIR ALARM BELL ON STOP SW ON LEFT SIDE 41T PROVIDE LABEL ON SECONDARY DOOR TO ENTER M.R.Sep 4, 2008Settled by stipulation
038189531HJul 14, 2008FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTSep 4, 2008Settled by stipulation
038188581LJul 9, 2008FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTMar 12, 2009Found in violation
038188580JJul 9, 2008FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTMar 12, 2009Found in violation
541798Jul 9, 200893M07,96R11,97O02,61M07.97O-PERFORM A FULL CLEAN DOWN INSIDE ENTIRE EQUIPMENT.61M-MAINTENANCE CO.Mar 12, 2009Found in violation
541806Jul 9, 200861M07,91M07,93M07,96R11,97O02.61M-MAINTENANCE CO.91I-BOTTOM COVER.93M-DRAFT CURTAIN.97O-PERFORM A FULL CLEAN DOWN, INSIDE ENTIRE EQUIPMENT.Mar 12, 2009Found in violation
040520570JJun 13, 2007SCAVENGING PROHIBITED UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF REFUSEJul 13, 2007Found in violation
040520569MJun 13, 2007SCAVENGING PROHIBITED UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF REFUSEJul 13, 2007Written off
331941Jun 29, 200146Q03, 60K09, 74B07, 40H15, 57O02, 74B12, 46Q03-AND 60K09-SECOND OFFENSE ITEM 9-REMOVE RUST ON RUFFERS INSTALL ROPE 7J4B07-PROVIDE LOCATION OF MANAGERS OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS 27-100(4)B 74O02 TOP OF CAR DIRTAug 16, 2001Found in violation
134660Aug 4, 19992X,46Q,54U. REPAIR ALARM, NOT WORKING. INSTALL ROPE, PROPERTY TAG MAIN LINE DISCONNECT.Dec 2, 1999Found in violation
010345642XJun 30, 1995SOLD STR USE MFG TRN MATERIAL W O PERMITAug 15, 1995Written off
28428Jan 23, 1991GERNERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL SCAFFOLDS;AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BUILDING THERE IS ONE SCAFFOLD ON THE SIDEWALK AND ONE HANGING APPROXAMETLY 7' ABOVE SIDEWALK AND NO PROTECTIVE BARRICADES OR WARNING SIGNS AREApr 15, 1991Found in violation
115013Nov 19, 1990NO SITE SAFETY LOG PER REGULATION - IN THAT SITE SAFETY LOG ENTRIES FOR 10/18/90, 10/19/90 + 10/20/90 WERE NOT FILLED OUT AS PER REGULATION. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH BLDG. DEPT. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SITE SAFETYJan 11, 1991Found in violation
115017Nov 7, 1990NO SITE SAFTEY LOG AS PER REGULATIONS FOR NOV 4 1990,NOV 1 1990, OCT 31 1990, OCT 30 1990. LOG WAS NOT FILLED OUT AT ALL. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH BUILDING DEPT. RULES & REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SITE SAFTEY LOG'SJan 17, 1991Found in violation
115472Oct 23, 1990NO TOE BOARDS AT THE PERIMETERS OF FLOOR 2,21 THROUGH 10TH APPROXIMATELY 18'-0" ON EACH FLOOR ON THE SOUTH SIDE,WHICH IS THE 45TH STREET SIDE REMEDY:PROVIDE AND INSTALL THE REQUIRED TOE BOARDS AT THE LOCATIONJan 17, 1991Found in violation
138681Oct 23, 1990VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING NOT PROVIDED ON THE 17TH FLOOR ON THE SOUTH SIDE WHICH IS THE 45TH STREET SIDE. APPROXIMATEY 10'0" AT PERIMETER HASNO PROTECTION. REMEDY:PROVIDE VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING AT 17TH FLOOR PEJan 17, 1991Found in violation
24594Sep 17, 1990EXPIRED PERMIT FOR PERSONNEL HOIST. FAILURE TO HAVE RENEWED PERMIT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. REMEDY: PROVIDE AND POST RENEWED PERSONNEL HOIST PERMIT FOR INSPECTION.Nov 2, 1990Defaulted (did not respond)
114956Aug 7, 1990(E)(1)RAMP LOCATED MORE THAN FIVE FEET (5'-0")ABOVE GROUND (A WOODEN RAMP RUNNING TO HOIST PLATFORM)ON THE EAST SIDE,WHICH IS THE 5TH AVE SIDE OF THIS BUILDING.NO GUARD RAILS OR TOEBOARDS PROVIDED.REMEDY:PROVOct 11, 1990Found in violation
21932Jul 19, 1990NO GUARD RAILS GUARD RAIL ON 23RD FLOOR MATERIAL PLATFORM LOOSE,22ND FLOOR STAIRCASE MISSING GUARD RAIL, TOP RAIL MISSING 20TH FLR AT PER- SONELL HOIST,AND 17TH FLR,12FLR GUARD RAIL AT MAT. HOIST MISSING,AND HAug 31, 1990Found in violation
21871Jul 19, 1990TEMPORARY LIGHTING MISSING IN NORTH STAIRWELL FROM 19 TO 18 TO 17 TO 16TH FLOOR.GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE TO PROVIDE ADAQUATE LIGHT- ING. REMEDY:PROVIDE LIGHTING AS PER BUILDING DEPT RULES AND REGULATIONAug 31, 1990Found in violation
21931Jul 19, 1990VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING NOT PROVIDED MACHIEME ROOM PERIMETER AREA(EN- TIRE),ADJACENT TO MAT. HOIST ON 22ND FLR, 17TH FLR ADJACENT TO PERSO- NNEL HOIST, 15TH FLR ADJACENT TO PERSONELL HOIST AND 4TH 3RD & 6TH FLOAug 31, 1990Found in violation
29629Jun 20, 1990FAILURE TO PROTECT ROOFS, ROOF OUTLETS OR SKYLIGHT OF ADJOINING BUILD-ING- THE ROOF PROTECTION ON THE ROOF OF 7 WEST 45TH ST HAS BEEN REMOVEWITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THIS DEPARTMENT- THE BUILDING IS ON THE WESTSIAug 23, 1990Found in violation
10871Apr 24, 1990NO TOEBOARDS ON SCAFFOLD ON 20, AND 21ST FLOORS AT THE PERMIMETER OF THE NORTHEAST MORTAR FALLING ON 16TH FLOOR. REMEDY: PROVIDE AND INSTALL A TOE BOARD.Jun 8, 1990Found in violation
15977Apr 23, 1990VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING NOT PROVIDED AS REQUIRED IN THE FROM 19 THROUGH 9TH FLOOR ON THE NORTH PERIMETER OF THIS BUILDING THE NERS ARE LOOSE IN DISREPAIR.Jul 19, 1990Found in violation
783307Apr 23, 1990UNSAFE STORAGE OF MATERIALS AT EDGE OF BUILDING. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING ON THE 12 FLOOR. REMEDY: REMOVE ABOVE MATERIALS FROMTHE 12 TH FLOOR ON THE NORTH PERIMETER.Jun 8, 1990Written off
13714Apr 23, 1990NO GUURD RAILS AT HIGH ELEVATOR SHAFT OPENINGS ON TH 9TH, 7TH ON THE 12TH FLOOR THRERE ARE NO GUARD RAILS AT THE LOW ON THE RISE ELEVATOR SHAFT OPENING.Jun 28, 1990Found in violation
034037419JApr 23, 1990UNSAFE STORAGE OF MATERIALS AT EDGE OF BUILDING.Jun 8, 1990Written off
13666Apr 23, 1990NO HANDRAILS RAILS ON THE 7TH FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE NO HANDRAILS FROM THE 6TH TO 5TH FLOOR. REMEDY: PROVIDE AND INSTALL HANDRAILS AT THE ABOVE LOCATION MENTIONED.Jun 28, 1990Found in violation
14339Mar 27, 1990VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING NOT PROVIDED AT FOLLOWING LACATIONS. NORTHSIDE OF 15TH 14TH 13TH AND 12TH FLOORS. CABLES ARE SLACK. REMEDY: PROVIDE VERTICAL NETTING AND CABLE AS PER BUILDING CODE.May 11, 1990Found in violation
13851Mar 14, 1990VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING NOT PROVIDED. REMEDY: PROVIDE VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING AND CABLE AS PER BUILDING CODE..May 17, 1990Found in violation
28915Feb 5, 1990FAILURE TO PROVIDE CONTRACTOR'S SING. REMEDY: PROIVDE THE ABOVE SING AS REQURIED UNDER PROVISION OF LAW.Mar 23, 1990Defaulted (did not respond)
28916Jan 2, 1990SAFETY NETTING DAMAGED AND BROKEN. HORIZONTAL SAFETY NETTING HAS HOLES IN IT AND IT IS NOT ATTACHED AT MIDPOINT TO BLDG. REMEDY: REPAIR AND REPLACE NETTING.Feb 16, 1990Found in violation
28867Nov 28, 1989UNSAFE STORAGE OF MATERIALS AT EDGE OF BUILDING EIGHT CARD BOXES SOME BROKEN CONTAINING GALVINIZED SLEEVES STORED 2' FROM THE EDGE OF BUILDING ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE NORTH EAST CORNER REMEDY REMVOE THE ABOVEJan 12, 1990Found in violation
28827Nov 28, 1989UNSAFE STORAGE OF MATERIALS AT EDGE OF BUILDING THERE ARE THREE BUNDLES OF 3" DIS GALVANIZED CONDUIT STORED APPROX FROM THE EDGE ON SOUTH SIDE ON THE 8 FL REMEDY REMOVE THE ABOVE MATERIAL FROM THE SOUTH SIDEJan 12, 1990Found in violation
35895Nov 28, 1989UNSAFE STORAGE OF MATERIALS AT EDGE OB BUILDING WELKING MACHINE STORED ON HOIST PLATFORM APPROXIMATELY 1 AT THE EDGE ON THE WEST SIDE REMEDY REMOVE WELING MACHINE FROM HOIST PLATFORM AND STORE SAME IN A PROPERFeb 8, 1990Found in violation
13048Nov 28, 1989OPENINGS HOLES NOT COVERED ON THE HOIST PLATFORMS LEADING TO THE 14-16FL THERE ARE OPENINGS APPROX 4 X5 NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED REMEDY COVER THE OPEN HOLSE ON THE PERSONNEL HOIST PLATFORM HOIST RUN AS REQUIREDFeb 8, 1990Found in violation
12782Nov 28, 1989NO GUARD RAILS AT HOIST PALTFORM ONTHE WEST AND EAST SIDES ON THE 14-16 FLRS REMEDYRPVIDE AND INSTALL GUARD RAILS AT THEOPENINGS AROUNG THE HOIST PLATFORM ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED FLOORSFeb 8, 1990Found in violation
28917Nov 2, 1989NO GUARD RAILS AT STAIRWAY 2-6 INCLUSIVE LOCATED AT WEST SIDE OF JOB SITE. REMEDY PROVIDE GUARD RAILS ONALLSTAIRWAY AT ALL TIMESDec 15, 1989Found in violation
28927Nov 2, 1989FAILUR TO MAINTAIN LAST STEP & RISER AT 5 FLOOR LANDING AT STAIRS LOCATED AT WEST SIDE OF JOB CAUSING ANACCIDENT OF A CONCRETE CORP ONJOB SITE ON THIS DATE. REMEDY ALL STAIRS OPEN TO TRAFFICDec 15, 1989Found in violation
28432Nov 2, 1989SIAMESE CONNECTION DEFECTIVE DOESNOT MEET BUILDING CODE STANDARDS THE SIAMESE CONNECTION LOCATE SOUTH EAST SIDE OF JOB SITE CORNER OF 5 AVE AND 44 ST IS APPROX 5 FT BEHING JOB SITE FENCE UNACCESSIBLE TO FDNYDec 15, 1989Found in violation

Ownership history for 546 5 Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 1012610034), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 546 5 Avenue
Dec 21, 2010Dec 23, 2010546 Fifth Owner, LLCNorthwest 5th & 45th Realty CORP.DeedView ↗
Jul 8, 1993Aug 5, 1993Nowthwest 5th & 45thetc546 Fifth Ave AssocDeedView ↗
Aug 16, 1983Aug 24, 1983546 Fifth Ave Assoc.Seamen'S Bank/SavingsDeedView ↗

Financing record for 546 5 Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 546 5 Avenue
Release of mortgageBank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage assignmentSafra National Bank/NyView ↗
Release of mortgageBank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$4,274,157Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$10,000,000Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$10,000,000Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$5,725,843Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$10,000,000Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$5,000,000Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$3,000,000Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage$12,000,000Bank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBank Of Nova ScotiaView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBarclays Bank NyView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBarclays Bank NyView ↗
Mortgage$2,000,000Barclays Bank NyView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBarclays Bk NyView ↗
Mortgage assignmentSeamen'S Bk SvgsView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBarclays Bank NyView ↗
Mortgage$3,000,000Barclays Bk/N.Y.,NaView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBarclays Bank/New YorkView ↗
Mortgage assignment546 Fifth Ave.Assoc.View ↗
Mortgage$2,000,000Seamen'S Bank/SavingsView ↗
Mortgage$6,000,000Travelers Insuranceco.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentTravelers Insuranceco.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentSeamen'S Bank/SavingsView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.