45 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

45 5th Avenue is a 16-story, 65-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and owned by Chris Ventry. The property has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past several years, including three open Housing Maintenance Code violations from January 2018 related to improper posting of building inspection certificates and emergency contact information in the first story public hall.

A 2020 Department of Buildings violation was resolved in late 2022, though the specific nature of this violation is not detailed in the records. In September 2020, the building received a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaint regarding indoor air quality that was temporarily addressed through an advisory to the owner. The building has maintained a consistent record of rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2010 through 2024, indicating effective pest control measures.

Importantly, the property has reported zero instances of bedbug infestations between 2017 and 2024, suggesting a successful management approach to this common residential issue. The building has received multiple plumbing (PL) and electrical work (EW) permits between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent permits issued in January 2024 showing ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the records. The property has generally maintained compliance with health and safety requirements, as evidenced by the recent rodent inspection pass and the absence of reported infestations, though the open housing code violations from 2018 represent an ongoing area of regulatory non-compliance that remains unresolved as of 2025.