139 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
The 5-story, 9-unit tenement building at 139 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by Bita Sassouni, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of mold and water-related problems, with multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024 specifically citing unsanitary conditions including mold, water leaks, and damp spots.
The most recent issues were documented in early 2024, when a mold complaint was filed and closed by March 2024. In late 2023, violations were issued regarding water leaks and mold in Apartment 7, along with paint/plaster issues that required attention.
The building has also maintained a relatively good record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, and passed multiple rodent inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. A concerning heat and hot water complaint from 2018 was closed without access for inspection, and there was an attempt to investigate work without a permit in 2021, though access was not granted. The building's management has generally responded to violations and inspections, though specific resolutions to mold and water issues have varied, with some complaints resulting in violations requiring remediation.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 9 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1900 |
| Total area | 8090 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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