715 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

715 East 5th Street, a 5-story, 20-unit tenement building constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during the winter of 2025 when multiple heat and hot water problems were reported. Between January 9 and January 26, 2025, there were at least six separate complaints regarding heating systems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, some of which required HPD inspections and resulted in violations. More recently, in June 2025, an unsanitary condition related to pests was reported and remains open as of this date.

The building has also faced various environmental and safety concerns, including a notable violation in June 2023 regarding structural issues with vertical/horizontal cracking and missing masonry at the parapet level, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty. Apartment 4C has been the focus of several specific violations, including issues with mold, plaster surfaces, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though some of these have been resolved. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, achieving passing results in 2025 and showing improvement after a failed inspection in late 2024.

Bedbug reports for the building have consistently shown zero infested or eradicated units since 2021. The building's emergency and non-emergency complaint history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple plumbing and water-related issues, including heavy water flow problems reported in January 2025. While the building has had various code violations over the past two years, many have been addressed and closed, though some significant safety concerns remain open as of the most recent inspections. The property is currently owned by Hjo Holdings LLC, which has faced scrutiny for various building maintenance issues, particularly regarding life safety systems and basic habitability conditions.