147 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
The 4-story building at 147 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by Todd Cohen and constructed in 1900, has experienced several notable incidents affecting resident safety and comfort over the past few years. In early 2021, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including sewage issues, pest infestations, and problems with the outside pavement. While these complaints were officially closed by April 2021, HPD was unable to gain access to conduct inspections.
More recently, the building has faced recurring compliance issues, with four consecutive violations (2021-2024) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by the Housing Maintenance Code. However, the building's bedbug reporting records from 2021 to 2024 show consistent data indicating zero infested units, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The building's rodent inspection results have been mostly positive, with passing grades in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
However, there was one failure recorded in July 2023, with "Other Reasons" noted as the cause. A potentially concerning incident occurred in 2019 when a complaint about illegal hotel rooms in residential buildings was filed, though this was investigated and found unsubstantiated based on department records. The most recent inspections and complaint responses indicate improved compliance and property management, with the building passing its most recent rodent inspection in July 2025.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 0 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1900 |
| Total area | 8280 sq ft |
| Floors | 4 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B |

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- 147 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
- 349 East 9th St, New York, NY 10003
- 347 East 9th St, New York, NY 10003
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