203 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

203 1st Avenue is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Oly Hernandez and classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant problems occurring in late 2022, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks) and unsanitary mold conditions. These issues appear to primarily affect the bathroom in Apartment 1.

More recent inspections from 2023-2025 show improvements in certain areas, with rodent inspections indicating compliance and successful elimination of rat activity. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past three years. The property has faced various maintenance challenges over time, including heating system issues in late 2018 when tenants reported problems with heat and hot water that were subsequently resolved. A comprehensive inspection in October 2022 revealed multiple Class A and B violations, including problems with water leaks, mold, broken handrails, and safety-related issues such as improper posting of gas leak procedures and heating system information in common areas.

While some violations have been addressed and closed, several remain open as of mid-2023. The building's history shows a pattern of moisture-related problems, with multiple complaints about water leakage and mold between 2018 and 2022. However, recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate improved pest management, with both inspections passing successfully. The property has undergone regular bedbug inspections over the years, with no reported infestations since 2019, and the most recent Bedbug Reporting from 2024 indicates zero infested units.