5 Jane Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

5 Jane Street is a 5-story, 32-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1871, currently owned by Isaac Benishai. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with complaints registered in March 2025 and November 2024 for the entire building, though inspections were not completed in these cases. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including multiple paint/plaster issues in February 2025, and several failed inspections related to electrical systems, doors/windows, and flooring in November 2024. A significant cluster of violations was identified in October 2024, primarily affecting apartment 4R, including problems with water leaks, pest infestation (mice), missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and damaged plaster surfaces.

These violations were certified for correction in November 2024. The building's current condition raises several concerns, particularly regarding building systems and maintenance. The property has undergone multiple rodent control efforts between August 2024 and April 2025, with inspections showing rat activity as recently as April 2025, when the building "failed for Other Reasons" during inspection. While there have been no reported bedbug incidents in recent years, the building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges.

In October 2024, two ECB violations were issued with a penalty of $1,250 related to ceiling collapses and debris issues in staircases. The building has also experienced sanitary issues with garbage/recycling storage, though an HPD inspection found no violations. Recent 311 complaints have been filed regarding various maintenance issues, though not all resulted in successful inspections. The building's age and the frequency of complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly affecting tenant comfort and safety in terms of heat/hot water availability and structural integrity.