199 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 4-story, 3-unit tenement building at 199 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by Oly Hernandez and constructed in 1920, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was an emergency door issue in September 2023, and multiple complaints in August 2022 regarding doors, plumbing (sink and toilet), safety (smoke detector), general (cooking gas), and unsanitary conditions (pests) - though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these problems. In late 2021, two separate heat and hot water complaints were filed, again with access issues preventing inspection.

The building has had multiple violations requiring attention, including an open Class C violation regarding access to the heating system (November 2021), an open Class C violation regarding an inoperable heating system door lock (November 2021), and various maintenance issues documented in 2021 involving the roof and public hall areas. The property has shown some concerning patterns in recent inspections, particularly with rodent activity, though recent inspections as of 2025 have passed. The building's infrastructure appears to be struggling with multiple system issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems.

However, there is good news regarding pest management; the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations from 2021 through 2024, according to official filings. The property underwent some significant structural investigation in 2019 when a violation was noted regarding a vertical crack at the entry door, though this violation appears to have been addressed. Most recently, in 2024-2025, the building has seen improved maintenance with several "passed" rodent inspections, though there were significant rodent issues noted in 2023. The current status of the building shows some positive improvements in maintenance and pest control, but historical data suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.