Vista on 5th
Vista on 5th
Vista on 5th is a trusted assisted living community in New York, NY, that offers personal care around the clock. With its home-like setting, the community welcomes older adults regardless of income. Therapy services, mental health resources, and chef-prepared dining are just some of the community’s services dedicated to residents’ well-being. Individualized care in a vibrant city environment is at the core of the community’s commitment to supporting residents in retirement.
Utilizing innovation and technology, interactive media, a nurse call system, and a voice-activated care assistance are among the community’s top amenities. Residents can also interact with peers of the same age with a variety of culturally diverse activities. The community’s proximity to Central Park allows residents and their loved ones to experience a laid-back living even in the middle of the city. As one of New York’s finest senior living communities, Vista on 5th continuously promotes equal housing opportunities.
- Bordered by 96th Street, the Harlem River, 5th Avenue, and the East River, East Harlem is a relatively affordable neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, known for its deep history with African American and Latino communities since the early 20th century.
- Central Park and Harlem Meer–the Museum of the City of New York are situated within a mile, providing retirees plenty of cultural and outdoor opportunities.
- Featuring a high walkability score of 96 out of 100 and six subway lines, this neighborhood, along 5th Avenue, East Harlem, successfully transitioned to a working-class community by the 1930s.
Inspection Report Summary for Vista on 5th
The facility underwent seven inspections from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025, resulting in a total of fourteen violations. Four of those inspections yielded no violations, while the remaining three inspections produced the fourteen cited infractions.
The most extensive survey was conducted on Report Issued: February 7, 2025, which identified twelve violations. The deficiencies spanned several regulatory areas: admission and retention standards (488.4 (f) (2)), resident services (488.7 (d) (3) and 488.7 (d) (4)), food service (488.8 (a)), records and reports (488.10 (c) (1) and 485.11 (b) from earlier surveys), resident funds and valuables (488.6 (a) (6)), criminal history record check process (402.6(b)), environmental standards (488.11 (d) (1), 488.11 (g) (2) and 488.11 (g) (8)), and disaster and emergency procedures (488.12 (c)(1‑10) and 488.12 (i)).
Zero‑violation surveys were observed on Report Issued: July 5, 2024; Report Issued: July 28, 2023; Report Issued: September 21, 2020; and Report Issued: January 24, 2022, indicating periods where the facility met all applicable standards without documented infractions.
No enforcement actions were recorded against the operator during the reporting period from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025.
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Facility Overview
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Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
Enriched Housing Program
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
Vista on 5th Corp.
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County
The county where the facility is located.
New York
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Operating Certificate
Operating certificate number issued by the state regulatory authority.
420-S-395
Inspection & Compliance
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Other Visits
Administrative or follow-up visits not related to complaints or inspections.
3 visits
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
4 complaints
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Total Violations
Total number of violations recorded by the state regulatory authority.
14 violations
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Total Inspections
Total count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
7 inspections
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Inspections without Violations
Inspections completed with no violations found.
4 inspections
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Inspections with Violations
Inspections that resulted in violations or deficiencies.
3 inspections
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Enforcement Actions
Regulatory enforcement actions taken by the state.
No
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Minimum Age: 65
Total Residents: 127
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: High-rise
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8.5 miles from city center
1261 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
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Phone:212-534-6464
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Phone:212-534-6464
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
- NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $15,000 (individual).
- NY Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
- Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
- Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
- NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
- General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
- Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
- Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
- NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
- General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
- Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
- NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors
Community First Choice Option
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
NY Specifics:Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$15,000 (individual).
- NY Specifics:Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
- Income Limits (2025):$50,000/year (household).
- Asset Limits:No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
- NY Specifics:Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
- Income Limits (2025):$58,399/year (household).
- Asset Limits:No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
- NY Specifics:Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
Requirements:
- General:One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
- Income Limits:No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; focus on housing need.
- NY Specifics:Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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