119 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building at 119 Avenue A, owned by Steve Helios, has had several notable incidents over the past few years. Most concerning was a critical gas line safety issue in January 2023, where a gas line was found in prohibited proximity to a 480-volt electric line in the cellar, presenting an imminent public safety risk; fortunately, this was promptly corrected within 48 hours.

The building has faced multiple inspections regarding illegal conversions and short-term rentals, with inspections in 2019 and 2020 showing denied access, though no confirmed violations were recorded. A bedbug reporting violation was issued in March 2023 regarding failure to file the annual bedbug report, though subsequent filings from 2023-2024 show zero infested or eradicated units, indicating successful compliance. The property has maintained generally good conditions in recent years, with regular rodent inspections showing consistent passing results, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 also passing.

While the building has had various complaints filed against it over the years, most have been resolved quickly or required no further action. These included a food poisoning complaint in 2019 (investigated by DOHMH) and a gas utility referral in 2022 (corrected in early 2023). The building's overall maintenance record since 2020 shows active management of violations and prompt responses to inspections, with no recurring issues for the past two years, particularly regarding pest infestations and rodent problems.