425 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 54-story condominium tower at 425 5th Avenue, built in 2003 and containing 172 units, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly regarding building maintenance and public safety compliance. In early 2023, there was a notable cluster of rodent sightings, with seven complaints filed between February 16 and February 22, though subsequent inspections generally resulted in no violations being found.

More seriously, the building currently has two active Environmental Control Board violations related to its Privately Owned Public Space (POPS) requirements: one from 2023 for missing required signage/plaque with a $10,000 penalty, and another from 2021 for non-compliance with POPS access requirements with a $5,000 penalty. The building has a documented history of compliance issues with its elevator and fire safety systems. In 2021, there was a violation for failure to complete the installation of a full automatic sprinkler system, and between 2020-2023, multiple violations were issued for failure to file required external low-pressure inspections, though these were all ultimately dismissed.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, as evidenced by annual filings from 2018 through 2024 showing zero infested units. The building ownership has also demonstrated an ongoing pattern of addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018-2022 for various repair and maintenance work, including elevator (PL) and emergency work (EW) permits. The most recent inspection in March 2024 resulted in a "Passed" rating for rodent compliance, suggesting that recent pest control measures have been effective, though this follows an initial "Rat Activity" finding in January 2024.