57 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

This five-story, 14-unit tenement building located at 57 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by Morris Platt, was constructed in 1900 and has a mixed record of maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. The building has experienced several concerning incidents, most notably a water leak with damp spots reported in early 2024, which was inspected by HPD with no violations found.

There have been recurring issues with smoking violations, particularly between 2018-2020, and pest-related problems including a pest complaint in late 2020 that could not be inspected. The property has also faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024, though recent filings for 2023-2025 show no infested or re-infested units reported. The building has demonstrated good rodent management, with all inspections from 2019 through 2025 passing consistently.

Recent Department of Buildings (DOB) activity between 2023-2025 has primarily involved business-related complaints regarding illegal storefront signage and work without permits, though inspections found no violations at the time. While the building has had various complaints filed against it, most have been either resolved without violations or administratively closed. The property appears to be maintaining basic health and safety standards, as evidenced by recent rodent inspection pass rates and the lack of current bedbug infestations, though the history of violations and complaints suggests ongoing monitoring of building conditions and compliance requirements has been necessary.