540 E 5 St,Manhattan, NY 10009
22 Units
•Built in 1929
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
Building Overview
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 540 E 5 St
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Recent tenant reviews highlight a building with varying cleanliness levels and management responsiveness. While some appreciate the location and extermination services, concerns arise regarding pest control, unresponsive management, delayed security deposit return, heating inconsistencies, and noisy neighbors. Suggestions for improved garbage and pest management, quicker maintenance responses, and fair deposit handling are common themes. Mixed opinions on approving the owner and recommending the building reflect the building's shortcomings and strengths, making it suitable for those willing to compromise on certain aspects for a convenient East Village location.
Reviews (16)
3 stars
6 months ago
Cheap somewhat clean apts
Former Tenant
Pros:
Cheap and relatively clean
Cons:
Problems with hot water every once in a while
2.88 stars
Over 1 year ago
Shoddy, but fine
Former Tenant
Pros:
I liked the convenience and location of this building. It was incredibly central and in a lively area.
Cons:
There is a pest problem, a plethora of repairs issues, and the building management is almost impossible to contact.
Building Ratings
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 540 E 5 St is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.09 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2024: § 27-2031 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
E
540 E 5TH St Equities
2.9(16)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•22 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
A
Andrew Marin
3(43)
Head Officer•
8 Properties•132 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
U
Universal Managers
3(39)
Corporate Owner•
7 Properties•110 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
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