331 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The five-story, 24-unit tenement building at 331 East 5th Street, managed by 331 East 5th Street LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2023-2025, with multiple incidents reported and HPD often unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced recent rodent control challenges, with May 2025 inspections showing rat activity, though subsequent July 2025 inspections passed compliance.

Two open HPD complaints from March 2025 remain unresolved, related to door/window issues and missing signage. Historical records indicate ongoing maintenance needs dating back to 2018, including fire escape repairs, painting work, and door issues. The building experienced significant plumbing concerns in 2018-2020, resulting in a revoked plumbing permit due to suspension of the master plumber's license.

While there have been rodent sightings reported through 311 services in 2025, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2019 through 2024. Regular inspections, including tenant safety inspections from 2018-2022, typically resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection, though there were multiple reports of work being done contrary to stop work orders in September 2018. The building's plumbing and electrical work permits issued between 2018-2020 suggest ongoing maintenance and repair efforts, with multiple permits successfully obtained and completed during this period.