95 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

95 1st Avenue, a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building in the East Village, has experienced several notable maintenance and health issues over the past few years. Most recently, in October 2023, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests that HPD could not inspect, followed by a rat sighting that resulted in violations being found. The building's electrical systems have been problematic, with a power outage in October 2021 leading to violations, and a series of violations in apartment 2B concerning inadequate electrical service, window repairs, kitchen maintenance, and a documented mouse infestation. The property has faced recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2023-2024, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed.

The building's management under Teena Rubinfeld has been subject to several work without permit complaints throughout 2023-2024, though no violations were found upon inspection. While there have been food-related health concerns in the vicinity, including food poisoning and food protection complaints in 2019, these issues appear to have been resolved. Of particular note is the building's impressive record of bedbug management, with no reported infestations in any units according to the bedbug reporting system from 2020 through 2024. The building has seen periodic electrical maintenance issues, including a power outage in 2021 and various maintenance complaints in 2B that remain open as of the latest inspection records.

More recent infrastructure inspection complaints regarding debris and safety concerns in 2023-2024 were also found to have no violations upon inspection. While the property has a history of pest control challenges, particularly with rodents, recent inspections in 2025 show improvement in compliance. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with no recorded infestations, and recent rodent inspections have shown passing results, suggesting some progress in pest management. However, the ongoing nature of the electrical system issues and various maintenance violations, particularly in apartment 2B, indicates continued building maintenance challenges.