147 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

147 Avenue A is a 5-story, 13-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by 215 Avenue B Realty LLC. The property has experienced several concerning issues over the past two years, with particular attention to safety and maintenance violations. Most recently, in December 2024, there were problems with broken window guards and self-closing door mechanisms, which resulted in three Class C violations related to building security.

A significant environmental violation was issued in December 2024 concerning construction debris accumulation in Apartment 5F, with a penalty of $6,250 still outstanding. The building has also faced multiple challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by seven failed inspections between 2023 and 2024, though the most recent inspections in 2025 showed some improvements. There are active violations related to unauthorized construction work in the cellar area from late 2023, with penalties totaling $1,560. The property has a documented history of food establishment-related complaints, particularly in 2024, with multiple incidents involving rodents, insects, and garbage issues that were addressed by the NYC Health Department.

Notably, during a December 2024 inspection, it was found that doors in the first-story vestibule and courtyard areas had been improperly modified with permanent devices preventing self-closing, which had safety implications. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's maintenance and safety history raises several concerns, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications, rodent control, and building security systems. The property has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The owner has a relatively clean record regarding bedbug management, with no reported cases since 2019.