536 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

536 East 5th Street is a 22-unit, 6-story New Law tenement building built in 1929 and currently owned by Andrew Marin. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around unsanitary conditions and pest infestations. As of June 2025, there are open complaints related to flooring issues and pest problems. The building has also faced multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Violations were issued in May 2025 for both flooring and pest problems, which the owner is required to address within the specified timeline. The property has a history of both structural and safety concerns, including three significant building facade violations from 2021-2024 related to exterior maintenance, stucco deterioration, and loose bricks, with penalties totaling $3,562.50. In 2021, there were multiple violations regarding obstructed exits and exterior maintenance, including failing to provide required sidewalk sheds. More recent maintenance issues include the failure to resolve earlier electrical and door maintenance problems.

Despite these issues, the building has passed multiple rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025, though a rat activity notice was recorded in January 2023. Bedbug reports from 2023-2024 show no infestations, and a recent compliance inspection in early 2025 has not shown any violations. The building's heating system received attention in 2024-2025, with complaints about lack of heat affecting the entire building. While these complaints have been closed, there are currently open violations related to floor conditions that date back to previous complaints. The building's health inspection record shows occasional food poisoning incidents, though these were determined to be isolated events.