5 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 9-story, 1962 building at 5 University Place in Greenwich Village, currently owned by Linda Chiarelli, has experienced recurring issues with smoking violations over the past several years, with documented complaints in 2021 through 2025 showing persistent violations of the building's smoke-free areas. The building's elevator system has been a source of multiple concerns, particularly during 2018-2021, with incidents including an accident investigation in July 2018 that temporarily ceased elevator use, followed by several Environmental Control Board violations related to safety devices and maintenance requirements, though these were ultimately resolved.

Notably, there were also multiple housing maintenance code violations in 2021-2023 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from 2022-2025 show no current infestations, with only one unit affected during the 2020-2021 reporting period. The building has faced various challenges with rodent activity, particularly in 2023, with multiple failed inspections and reported rat activity, though recent inspections in 2024 have passed. The property has had several water-related issues, including complaints about standing water on the roof in 2021, with one complaint remaining in progress as of July 2025.

While there have been various building complaints over the years, most recent Department of Buildings inspections have generally not warranted violations. The most recent health-related incidents include isolated food poisoning complaints in 2024 and a smoking-related complaint in 2025. The building has maintained relatively consistent submission of required documentation, including recent bedbug and rodent inspection reports, though there was one instance in 2021 where health inspectors could not access the property for inspection.