325 East 5th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 21-unit, 5-story tenement building at 325 East 5th Street in the East Village, owned by Steven Croman and constructed in 1900, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past five years. The property has recurring problems with water leaks, mold, and unsanitary conditions, particularly affecting apartments F1 and F4 where multiple violations were documented in 2024. Between 2024 and 2025, there were several emergency complaints regarding heavy water flow leaks and mold issues, though HPD inspections often faced access difficulties.

Of particular concern is an active ECB violation from 2022 regarding improper gas line placement in Apartment C3, with a penalty of $1,250, and a related violation from 2023 for failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous violation. The building's recent history includes a pattern of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about heavy flow leaks persisting through 2025, some requiring multiple service requests for resolution. A concerning complaint about lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building was reported in January 2025.

The property has undergone periodic rodent inspections since 2024, with several inspections in 2025 documenting rat activity and bait application. The building's violation history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, with multiple complaints from 2024-2025 resulting in "no violations found" or "unable to gain access" dispositions. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, the building continues to face ongoing maintenance challenges as evidenced by the frequency and variety of complaints filed through 311 services and housing maintenance codes.