2042 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035
2042 5th Avenue is a 6-story, 48-unit residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by Scott Savaiano. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, as evidenced by two emergency complaints in 2025 and 2024, where inspections could not be conducted due to lack of access. The property underwent significant maintenance activity in 2022, particularly in apartment 5H, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were addressed, including repairs to windows, radiator painting, plumbing fixtures, and plaster surfaces.
Earlier issues included problems with mold (2022), roofing (2021), and various infrastructure concerns between 2019-2022. The building's maintenance history shows consistent rodent control efforts, with initial rat activity noted in 2021, though recent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have passed. Environmental Control Board violations from 2020 indicate penalties related to failure to properly display construction-related notices, though these have been resolved.
Two open violations from 2020 remain active, concerning external low-pressure inspection and building maintenance compliance. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past eight reporting periods. Recent years have seen regular permit issuance for various maintenance and repair work, indicating ongoing building upkeep.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 48 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1940 |
| Total area | 39888 sq ft |
| Floors | 6 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 2042 5th Ave, New York, NY 10035
- 1 West 126th St, New York, NY 10035
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