165 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 5-story, 8-unit tenement building at 165 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by David Lloyd and constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. A cluster of heating-related complaints in early 2025, including emergencies filed on February 17, 18, and 27, indicate recurring problems with the building-wide heat and hot water service. The building also faced multiple cooking gas-related complaints in late 2024, suggesting ongoing concerns with essential utilities.

More recently, in April 2025, there were health-related issues involving a food establishment, though this appears to be external to the building itself. The property has several open violations that potentially impact resident safety and comfort. As of the latest inspection in December 2023, there were concerns about access to the building's heating system, and earlier violations from 2022-2023 noted issues with self-closing doors, public hall maintenance, and staircase conditions.

The building underwent construction work in 2022-2023, which generated multiple Department of Buildings complaints and violations regarding tenant safety, housekeeping, and construction documentation, with some active violations remaining as of 2023. Notably, the building's gas supply, heating system access, and door mechanisms have been identified as areas requiring attention through various complaints and violations. The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections annually since 2019, and recent bedbug reports from 2025-2022 show no infestations, suggesting relatively good pest management practices.