5 Cabrini Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10033

5 Cabrini Boulevard, a 5-story, 35-unit New Law Tenement built in 1916 in Washington Heights and currently owned by Nathan Silverstein, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. The building is currently subject to active violations from the Department of Buildings as of May 2025, including concerns about a collapsed retaining wall at the rear of the building and failure to display required energy efficiency scores since 2019. Recent complaints in 2025 have centered around unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations, as well as problems with cooking gas.

A series of emergency maintenance requests in June 2025 included issues with mold, pests, plumbing (radiator), flooring, ceiling (paint/plaster), and window frames. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges dating back several years, with multiple open violations from the August 2023 inspection of apartment 2B, including problems with excessive storage, water leaks, bathroom door issues, and missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors). Structural stability concerns were raised in May 2025 with reports of building shaking/vibrating.

While the building has generally passed rodent inspections from 2018-2025, there have been recurring issues with water leaks, pest infestations, and unsanitary conditions. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, indicating no infestations since 2019. The current owners should address the numerous outstanding violations and maintenance issues to improve tenant living conditions.