1488 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

1488 5th Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in Harlem and built in 1909, currently owned by Devon Daniel. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with significant problems concentrated between 2020-2024. Most recently, in September 2024, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to pests, though the HPD inspector was unable to gain access for inspection.

Throughout 2022, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 4N, including issues with flooring, paint/plaster on ceilings and walls, and water leak problems in both the bathroom and kitchen. The building has also faced persistent pest-related problems, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024. More recent concerns include two active ECB violations from 2024 related to electrical wiring and window A/C units inadequately supported on floors 3-5. The building has a concerning pattern of failing to file mandatory external low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, with violations issued for each year.

However, recent rodent inspections conducted through 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The property has experienced various infrastructure issues over the years, including problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, various water-related issues, and multiple instances of unsanitary conditions. The most recent complaints from late 2024 involved electrical wiring and egress concerns, though these were either dismissed or resulted in violation notices. While there have been numerous violations issued over the years, many have been resolved through appropriate corrections or inspections, though several remain open as of the latest available data.