Would renters recommend 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009?

37% of tenants who reviewed 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009?

43% of tenants who reviewed 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

Which neighborhood does 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 fall under?

In the neighborhood East Village, New York.

When was 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1929, this building has 22 units and 6 floors.

Who owns or manages 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009?

540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 is owned or managed by 540 E 5Th St Equities.

Has 540 E 5 St, Manhattan, NY 10009 had any litigation cases?

This building has 4 housing court litigation cases.

NYC buildings Manhattan All Downtown East Village540 E 5 St

540 E 5 St

East Village, Manhattan, NY 10009

22 units·6 floors·Built in 1929

3.0

19 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Bedbug history

About 540 E 5 St

540 E 5 St is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 19 reviews, with 37% recommending it and 43% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. This 6-floor, 22-unit building at 540 E 5 St in the East Village, Manhattan was built in 1929 and is managed by 540 E 5Th St Equities. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. The F, M, J, Z, and L subway lines are nearby, providing convenient transit service throughout the city. The East Village is a residential area of Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 540 E 5 St indicate a mixed experience for renters. The building's location near Tompkins Square Park is a highlight, providing easy access to vibrant surroundings. Many residents appreciate the low rent and spacious units, as well as the generally friendly neighbors. However, numerous complaints about pest inf infestations, mainly cockroaches and bedbugs, have surfaced, alongside issues with owner responsiveness and maintenance. Cleanliness and garbage management have received criticism, suggesting the need for better upkeep. Renters recommend the building for its affordability, but caution about potential pest problems and management difficulties.

Reviews of 540 E 5 St

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Quiet little paradise

Pros

Clean and quiet street

Cons

Old and run down

Former tenant·4 months ago

Building Review NYC

Pros

It was for a summer, good enough

Cons

Small, kitchen was not really functional

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.22Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Any changes re the leaks and mail system?

Over 3 years ago

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540 E 5th St Equities

Andrew Marin

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540 E 5th St Equities

Andrew Marin

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