1148 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
The 14-story, 59-unit building at 1148 5th Avenue, a New Law Tenement constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Julia Penny, has experienced several notable events in recent years that impact resident quality of life and building safety. Most concerning is the recent rat sighting reported in June 2023, which resulted in violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and required follow-up inspections. Environmental and structural maintenance has been a recurring theme, with multiple inspections in 2023 showing no violations for tenant safety, though a complaint regarding water retention and improper drainage was referred to the Department of Environmental Protection in March 2023.
The building has a history of facade-related issues, with an active unsafe notification from February 2021 under Local Law 11/98, and previous violations regarding maintenance of exterior walls and appurtenances, particularly concerning air conditioning unit installations. The property underwent significant construction and maintenance activities in 2021-2022, during which time several safety violations were recorded against AWR Group Inc. regarding overhead protection and the use of suspended scaffolding, resulting in financial penalties. While Building Management has obtained multiple permits for emergency work (EW) and plumbing work (PL) between 2021-2025, including five permits issued in 2023-2024, the building's inspection history shows a pattern of passing initial inspections for rodent activity between 2017-2022, with the most recent inspection in 2023 indicating rat activity.
Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in annual reporting from 2019-2025, with the only recorded infestation occurring in 2021 involving 60 units. The property has undergone three Tenant Safety Inspections in 2023, all resulting in no violations, and has successfully addressed several infrastructure issues through various permits and repair work. While there have been multiple Environmental Control Board violations between 2018-2021 regarding facade maintenance and safety compliance, these have been resolved or dismissed. The building's recent permit activity, including multiple emergency work permits in 2023 and 2024, suggests ongoing maintenance and safety improvements are being prioritized by management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 59 |
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Year built | 1923 |
Total area | 166158 sq ft |
Floors | 14 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1145 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
- 1148 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
- 2 East 96th St, New York, NY 10128
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