1325 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1325 Fifth Avenue is a 6-story, 71-unit residential building constructed in 1989, currently owned by The Fifth Avenue. The property has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to safety systems and water damage. Most notably, in May 2025, the building reported multiple simultaneous issues including mold (unsanitary conditions), cabinet problems, wall damage (paint/plaster), and water leaks (heavy flow), with at least some of these resulting in violations. Earlier in 2025, there were repeated concerns about heating systems, with multiple complaints indicating access issues for inspections.

The building's safety systems have also come under scrutiny, with January 2024 violations related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though HPD inspections were unable to gain access to confirm these issues. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including several violations between 2018-2024 related to various systems and components. Notable issues include ventilation problems, security concerns, and multiple housing maintenance code violations in Apartment 2C (2024) covering various repairs needed for electrical outlets, bathtub, and wall surfaces. The property has shown patterns of heating system problems, as evidenced by both 2025 complaints and previous violations.

There are also ongoing infrastructure concerns, with active ECB violations from 2024 regarding parking structure maintenance and required reports. While the building has maintained compliance with New York City's bedbug policies (no reported infestations since 2022), recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have documented rat activity in the building, though subsequent bait applications were made. The building's management has received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations over recent years, many of which have been resolved through inspection and correction processes, though some remain open or require further inspection attempts. The property shows regular permit activity, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement work, with most permits being issued and fulfilled successfully. Both the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development have conducted inspections resulting in various violation findings between 2019 and 2025, with most violations ultimately being resolved through appropriate channels, though some recent issues appear to be ongoing as of mid-2025.