540 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

This 22-unit, 6-story residential building located at 540 East 5th Street in the East Village, currently owned by Andrew Marin, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Between February and March 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with at least nine separate reports filed through 311. While some of these complaints were resolved relatively quickly, with HPD confirming restoration of services, they indicate a recurring infrastructure challenge.

The building also faces currently unresolved issues, including an open complaint from January 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests. These recent problems follow a pattern of maintenance violations, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including outstanding Class C violations from 2024 in apartments 6 and 8 related to hot water provision and door functionality. The building's documented history shows persistent regulatory requirements, with four active Department of Buildings violations as of June 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2021, and one from 2019 related to the 2017 boiler inspection.

Safety equipment concerns were identified in late 2023 when apartment 6 was cited for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While the building has maintained an official record of no bedbug infestations in its last two reporting periods (2024-2025 and 2022-2023), the property has experienced rodent activity, with inspections in 2022 and 2025 showing varying results. The building's overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and infrastructure, particularly regarding heating and hot water provision.