1 Cooper Square, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 14-story, 151-unit residential building at 1 Cooper Square in the East Village, owned by Dax Ramos and constructed in 1985, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints in early 2025 (January-February) regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide outages. While some of these complaints were ultimately closed, they highlight an ongoing maintenance concern.

Additionally, a construction lead dust complaint in common areas was reported in June 2025 and remains in progress, suggesting potential safety concerns for residents. The building has faced various regulatory challenges, particularly related to its Façade Maintenance (LL11/98) requirements. As of 2025, there are active violations regarding the submission of required Cycle 9B reports and an unsafe notification that was entered in February 2025, with associated penalties. Historical records show a pattern of bedbug management activity, with the most recent report in December 2024 indicating two infested units that were successfully eradicated between 2023-2024.

Inspection records reveal consistent passing results for rodent inspections in 2023-2025, though there was one failed inspection in 2020. The building has also experienced occasional issues with security and access systems, as evidenced by violations in 2018 regarding entrance door locks in apartment 10D. While many past violations have been resolved, the ongoing heat/hot water issues and the recent construction lead dust complaint suggest that some maintenance challenges persist. Note: This summary is based on inspection and violation data through October 2023, and some details may have changed since then.