51 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Located in the East Village, 51 1st Avenue is a 12-unit, 5-story old law tenement built in 1900, currently owned by Sai Yau. The building is experiencing an open water leak issue as of February 2025, which has been reported to HPD but remains unresolved pending access for repairs.
The property has maintained good rodent control, passing all inspections from 2019 through April 2025. Significant issues were noted in 2018 regarding heat and hot water access, but the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access for inspection.
The building has experienced recurring administrative violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though subsequent reports from 2024-2025 indicate no infested units or eradication efforts required. Multiple food establishment-related complaints were filed and addressed between 2022-2024, and a smoking violation was resolved in 2023.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 12 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 8324 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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