516 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 5-story, 19-unit tenement building at 516 East 5th Street in the East Village, owned by Peter Jakobson Jr., has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, particularly between 2022-2023. The building, constructed in 1900, faced recurring problems with garbage and recycling storage from June to August 2023, leading to multiple violations requiring remediation. These violations included the need for proper metal receptacles, cleaning and disinfecting the garbage area, and addressing pest infestations involving mice and roaches in the basement.

There were also concerns about the fire escape's condition and access in 2023, along with heating and hot water issues reported in both individual apartments and the entire building in 2022-2023. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with recent activity recorded in July 2025, though passed inspections were also noted in early 2024. While a bedbug infestation was recorded in 2019, subsequent annual reports from 2019 through 2024 indicate no further infestations.

The building's maintenance history shows several health and safety concerns, including a plumbing issue in October 2022 and an emergency fire escape violation in June 2023. Attempts to inspect the building in response to complaints regarding illegal conversion in 2023 and gas utility issues in 2021 were unsuccessful as inspectors were unable to gain access. A significant portion of the building's violations has been addressed and certified as corrected, though some concerns, particularly regarding waste management and rodent activity, appear to persist.