198 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009
The five-story, 28-unit tenement building at 198 First Avenue in the East Village, owned by Tammy Rice, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most recently, in April 2025, there were complaints regarding sewage odors affecting indoor air quality, with an open plumbing complaint still outstanding as of April 2025. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly in January 2024 when multiple complaints were filed, including an emergency violation that was ultimately closed.
Multiple complaints were also filed in 2024 regarding the fire escape, windows, flooring, pests, and various building safety concerns, though most of these complaints were closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. The building has a history of both emergency and non-emergency violations, with significant issues documented in 2022 including defective doors, a problematic fire escape, and maintenance issues in various apartments. An important development occurred in 2019-2020 regarding possible illegal conversions, with violations processed through the Environmental Control Board for alterations made without proper permits, including the installation of a walk-in freezer.
The building's bedbug reporting history shows sporadic infestations, with the most recent reports in 2024 indicating at least one unit required treatment. Despite these challenges, most recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) have passed successfully, suggesting improved pest management. Active compliance issues remain from 2019 regarding an unpermitted alteration involving a walk-in freezer and occupancy concerns, with associated penalties that may need to be addressed.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 28 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 22472 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 200 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 405 East 12th St, New York, NY 10009
- 200a 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 198 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 401 East 12th St, New York, NY 10009
- 200 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 405 East 12th St, New York, NY 10009
- 200a 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 198 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 401 East 12th St, New York, NY 10009
- 200 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 405 East 12th St, New York, NY 10009
- 200a 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 198 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
- 401 East 12th St, New York, NY 10009
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