702 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
702 East 5th Street, a 6-story, 8-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT built in 1900 and currently owned by Aaron Andre, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, between 2024 and 2025, there were multiple concerns regarding electrical safety, including two complaints about defective/exposed wiring in mid-2024, and several complaints about work performed without permits, particularly regarding potential illegal conversions.
A significant safety violation was recorded in February 2023 regarding blocked egress areas on the 5th and 6th floors, though it appears to have been addressed through an Oath violation. The building has maintained relatively good pest control records, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three annual reporting periods (2021-2024), and recent rodent inspections in 2025 have passed.
However, there were some concerning patterns in waste management, including a 2023 complaint about garbage/recycling storage that was closed without violations being issued. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing issues with building maintenance, including a $1,250 penalty in 2023 for obstructed passageways and an $800 violation in 2024 related to unauthorized HVAC installations. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, recent rodent inspections have shown improvement, with multiple "Passed" results in 2024-2025, suggesting that some pest control measures are being effectively implemented.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 9620 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 68 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009
- 700 East 5th St, New York, NY 10009
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