517 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
The 18-unit, 5-story tenement building at 517 East 5th Street, owned by Hammurabi Asmar, has a complex maintenance history spanning several years. Built in 1900, this East Village property has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2025, with all annual filings showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.
However, more recent concerns have emerged, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from March 2023 related to building maintenance - specifically regarding peeling weather/waterproofing material above the second-floor window and a window A/C unit issue on the fifth floor, which incurred a $500 penalty. The building has also experienced some challenges with rodent control, with two inspections in early 2024 (January and February) showing rat activity, though subsequent inspections in 2025 have passed.
The property has undergone regular inspections for housing maintenance code compliance over the years, with the most recent violation in March 2023 regarding bedbug report filing requirements, though this appears to have been resolved based on subsequent filings. The building's history indicates generally acceptable maintenance practices with periodic lapses, particularly in exterior maintenance and rodent control, with more recent inspections suggesting improved conditions regarding both bedbug reporting and rodent activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 18 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 7244 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 517a East 5th St, New York, NY 10009
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