231 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

The four-story, three-unit tenement building at 231 1st Avenue in the East Village, owned by Michael Krasne, has a long history dating back to 1900. The building has experienced several food establishment-related incidents, with the most recent being a complaint in August 2022 regarding bare hands in contact with food, which was resolved by June 2024. Between 2020 and 2022, there were multiple documented food-related health issues, including concerns about spoiled food, odors, and rodent/insect/garbage problems, all of which were marked as addressed through administrative closure.

In August 2021, there was a reported pest-related unsanitary condition that could not be verified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs over the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, with zero reported infestations or related issues. Additionally, the property has successfully passed multiple rodent inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025, demonstrating effective pest management and maintenance of sanitary conditions.

The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 resulted in a "Passed" designation, consistent with all previous inspections. While there have been various health and sanitation complaints in the building's recent history, the landlord has generally addressed these issues, though some complaints required administrative closure due to access issues. The building's overall condition appears stable, with particular attention to pest management evidenced by the consistent passing of rodent inspections and absence of bedbug reports in recent years.