5 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 4-story, 12-unit tenement building at 5 Avenue A in the East Village, owned by Daniel Ng and constructed in 1900, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. In 2024, the property faced rodent problems, with rat sightings reported and confirmed violations by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in January 2024, though subsequent rodent inspections in 2025 showed compliance with no rat activity. The building has undergone multiple rodent control measures throughout 2024, including bait applications, though initial inspections noted rat activity.

The property has also experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021-2022, when there were concerns about building maintenance and safety, including violations related to a sidewalk shed and scaffolding. More recent building conditions appear to have stabilized, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three years (2021-2024) and the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 showing compliance. The building had several emergency heat and hot water complaints in late 2019, which were promptly addressed.

While there have been multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and ECB citations regarding sidewalk safety and building maintenance in 2021, records indicate these issues were resolved, with no current outstanding violations. The building's historical maintenance records show a generally upward trend in addressing and resolving various habitability issues, with particular attention paid to rodent control, building safety, and sanitation concerns. While there have been periodic issues with pests and maintenance, recent inspections suggest improved conditions, with the most recent rodent inspections consistently passing and no new bedbug cases reported in the past several years.