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540 E 5th St Equities

Corporate Owner·1 building·22 units
3.0

19 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
4
Litigation cases

About 540 E 5th St Equities

540 E 5th St Equities is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 19 reviews, with 37% recommending their buildings and 43% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 15, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 22 units across Manhattan, 540 E 5Th St Equities is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, specifically located in the East Village. The building is primarily mid-rise and all of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by 540 E 5TH ST EQUITIES reveal a mixed bag of experiences among tenants. While some appreciate the convenient locations and reasonable rent prices, many express significant frustrations regarding cleanliness, pest control, and management responsiveness. Issues such as bed bug infestations, cockroach problems, and prolonged delays in repairs are prevalent concerns. Residents note that communication with management is often lacking, leading to unresolved issues. Overall, while some buildings show potential, renters should be cautious and prepared for maintenance challenges and the need for proactive engagement with management.

Reviews

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

Buildings associated with 540 E 5TH ST EQUITIES

  • 540 E 5 St
    Rent-stabilized

    540 E 5 St

    3.0(19)

    East Village

540 E 5 St
Rent-stabilized

540 E 5 St

3.0(19)

East Village

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

-

Renters received their security deposits back

-

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner 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

FAQs

540 E 5Th St Equities has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

Buildings managed by 540 E 5Th St Equities average 0.22 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

37% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by 540 E 5Th St Equities would recommend living there.

540 E 5Th St Equities owns or manages 1 building totalling 22 units.

540 E 5Th St Equities has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

540 E 5Th St Equities has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

43% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by 540 E 5Th St Equities approve of how it is run.

540 E 5Th St Equities has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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540 E 5th St Equities

Corporate Owner·1 building·22 units
3.0

19 reviews

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