37 East 1st Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

37 East 1st Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the East Village, built in 1900 and currently owned by Jonathan Soudry. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three separate complaints about these conditions in 2024 alone, including an emergency complaint in October 2024 that HPD could not inspect due to access issues. The building had similar problems in 2022, when multiple complaints about heat and hot water were reported between January and February, as well as electrical problems with no lighting in January 2022.

These recurring infrastructure issues are particularly concerning given the frequency of related complaints over recent years. The property has also faced challenges with indoor air quality, particularly in late 2023 with two complaints about construction dust. There were multiple violations noted in a 2023 inspection, including issues with public hall maintenance (floors and walls), a defective self-closing door at the roof bulkhead, and several safety-related posting requirements.

A significant pattern of emergency complaints regarding cooking gas issues was noted in 2022, and the building had some maintenance violations in 2022 concerning stairway features. Recent inspections for vermin management have shown fluctuating results, with multiple bait applications and at least one failed compliance inspection for rat activity in early 2024. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods (2019-2025), indicating successful pest management in that regard. The building's age and history suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance and infrastructure, particularly regarding heating systems and general upkeep, though recent rodent control efforts appear more systematic compared to earlier years.