2036 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, two-family house at 2036 5th Avenue in Harlem, owned by Paul Papile, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in February 2023, there was a reported heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has also faced some concerning rodent activity, with inspections in March 2023, April 2023, and March 2024 all noting rat activity, though more recent inspections in September 2023, March 2024, and beyond have passed without incident. The property has an active gas utility referral complaint filed in April 2025, though it remains in the inspection stage with no resolution indicated as of the current date.

Earlier this month (April 2025), there was a report of excessive debris, but an inspection on April 8 found no violations. Looking at the building's maintenance record, there are two active plumbing permits issued in 2022, one in August and another in January, suggesting some ongoing infrastructure work was authorized during that period. Despite these issues, it's worth noting that the building has generally passed rodent inspections since mid-2024, indicating some improvement in pest control measures.