39 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
The 14-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 39 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by Felitia Tanning (1st) Ave Ltd, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most concerning recent incident occurred in January 2025, involving a heat and hot water outage that required HPD intervention. Other notable recent maintenance issues include an emergency water leak in August 2023, multiple rodent activity reports throughout 2024 with consistent baiting efforts, and problems with building stability reported in June 2024.
The building has also faced systematic heating system failures, with multiple heat/hot water complaints recorded between 2019-2025. The property has a documented history of various maintenance and safety compliance issues, including unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in 2021, and electrical wiring concerns in July 2020. Safety violations were recorded in 2020 regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 4, along with self-closing door issues in Apartments 4 and 12.
The building underwent two significant inspections in 2022 and 2023, revealing facade maintenance needs on both occasions. While there was one documented case of bedbug infestation in 2022-2023, subsequent annual reports (2023-2024) show zero affected units. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, with multiple repairs and corrections noted through the Housing Maintenance Code violation processes, though access issues for inspections occurred at times. The property has maintained active rodent control measures in recent years, with regular baiting applications observed through 2024, suggesting ongoing pest management efforts.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 14 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1900 |
| Total area | 8125 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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