New York City property record for 540 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,326 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $192,126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Loan Modification Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| APN | 00400-0026 |
| Primary APN | 00400-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 48 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 6 Stories |
| Building Area | 16,326 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 3,839 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96.2 ft deep x 39.9 ft wide |
| Account Number | 1-00400-0026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 E 5TH ST |
| City | NEW YORK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10009-6529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R7B |
| Legal Block | 400 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MANHATTAN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Mott Avenue Control House listed 1980 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 80002590 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
540 E 5th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 1997.
Source: New York City records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E 5TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10009-6529 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTANDER BK NA |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTANDER BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 2534000359 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY |
| Property Address | 540 E 5TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10009-6529 |
| Document Number | 0000037388 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | SUTTON LAND TITLE AGENCY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 304 E 41ST ST #1007A NEW YORK NY 100175928, 1007A, NEW YORK, NY 10017-5928 |
| Document Number | 0000037388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37388 |
| Name | SANTANDER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 200 LIBERTY ST # 17TH, NEW YORK, NY 10281-1003 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY |
| Property Address | 540 E 5TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10009-6529 |
| Document Number | 0000037387 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | SUTTON LAND TITLE AGENCY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 304 E 41ST ST #1007A NEW YORK NY 100175928, 1007A, NEW YORK, NY 10017-5928 |
| Document Number | 0000037387 |
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| Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37387 |
| Name | SANTANDER BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 200 LIBERTY ST # 17TH, NEW YORK, NY 10281-1003 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E 5th St was $192,126.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | New York County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,705,410 Land $180,000 Building $1,525,410 | $4,674,000 Land $400,000 Building $4,274,000 | |
| 2025 | $192,126.00 | ||
| 2023 | $175,921.00 | $1,407,150 Land $180,000 Building $1,227,150 | $3,127,000 Land $400,000 Building $2,727,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 540 E 5th St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 540 E 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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