127 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
127 2nd Avenue is a 6-story, 22-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Shane Rajcooar. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March and April 2025, including at least seven separate incidents of building-wide heat/hot water problems. The building remains subject to several open violations as of mid-2025, including concerns about fire escape egress obstructions (flower pots and air conditioning units), rusted paint on the fire escape, and various maintenance issues including water leaks, flooring problems, and electrical lighting concerns.
The building has active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to work without permits, including the illegal construction of high-occupancy sleeping quarters in the cellar and tampering with a vacate order, though previous violations for failure to certify corrections have been resolved. Recent inspections have revealed persistent rodent-related issues, with failed inspections recorded in 2025 and 2024, though some compliance checks have been passed. The building's heating system has been a recurring problem, with multiple complaints filed between 2024-2025.
Other maintenance concerns include problems with self-closing doors in public areas, various water issues, and electrical problems. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in recent years (2018-2024). Two significant complaints regarding unauthorized work and removed/tampered notices were recorded in 2024, and there are multiple past violations related to storefront signage issues that were dismissed or resolved between 2020-2024.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 22 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 12399 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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