2000 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 24-unit, 7-story building at 2000 5th Avenue in Harlem, owned by Carrie Schindele, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2004. Most notably, during August 2019, there was a cluster of problems involving mold and water leaks, with multiple emergency complaints filed and housing maintenance code violations issued. These issues affected both the penthouse and PHB apartments, particularly concerning water leaks and visible mold on ceilings and walls, though some violations were later closed following repairs and remediation.

The building also experienced a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in February 2019, which was reportedly resolved quickly. More recent concerns include a building-shaking complaint in April 2023, which was investigated but found to have no violations. There have been several administrative violations related to building inspections, including a 2019 boiler inspection failure that remains active and a 2018 external low-pressure inspection violation, though both were ultimately dismissed.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the past six years. Regular rodent inspections have consistently passed, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 showing no issues. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, recent records indicate improved conditions, with no recurring mold or water issues reported since 2019 and consistent compliance with bedbug and rodent control requirements. Three permits were issued for work on the building between 2018 and 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts.