510 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 5-story, 18-unit tenement building at 510 East 5th Street in the East Village, owned by 510 East 5th Street Tenants Corp, has had several notable maintenance and safety concerns over the past few years. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a fire escape safety complaint that was investigated but found not to violate HPD's housing laws. January 2025 saw a heat/hot water issue affecting an individual apartment, with violations issued that required correction.

The building has experienced recurring heat/hot water problems, with similar complaints logged in November 2021 and January 2022, though these were reportedly resolved promptly according to tenant feedback. During 2021-2022, multiple fire escape safety complaints were filed, with inspections finding no violations. The building has also faced some structural and safety maintenance challenges, including a 2022 violation for defective fire retardant material and improper ceiling paint in the 5th story public hall, though these were certified as corrected.

Bedbug reports show no infestation cases from 2019 through 2024. Recent rodent inspections present a mixed picture, with rat activity noted in January 2024 and July 2025, though most recent inspections in 2023-2024 recorded passing results. The property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report showing zero infested units for the 2023-2024 period. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues requiring attention, most complaints have been addressed through proper channels, with some having required violations and correction timelines.