321 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
The 42-story residential building at 321 5th Avenue, owned by Bernard Gawley and constructed in 2005, has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most recently, between January and February 2025, there were three health department complaints regarding food establishment violations, including improper food handling practices and permit issues.
The building has undergone multiple health and safety inspections, with rodent-related complaints appearing in 2023 and 2024, though these inspections ultimately passed. Earlier maintenance issues included a range of plumbing and appliance problems in 2019, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints showing water supply, toilet, and appliance-related issues. The building has faced several violations related to its Privately Owned Public Space (POPS) between 2018 and 2022, including substantial denial of public access to the plaza area, for which penalties were imposed.
Compliance with safety regulations has been a recurring focus, with multiple violations related to required signage and safety equipment, though most have been resolved. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest management, with bedbug reports showing no infestations from 2019 through 2024, and recent annual filings indicating zero infested units. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, records show that most violations were addressed and resolved, with inspections generally resulting in passing grades.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 250 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 2005 |
| Total area | 317446 sq ft |
| Floors | 42 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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