391 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

The four-story, six-unit tenement at 391 2nd Avenue in Gramercy, owned by Ron Nahum, has experienced several notable issues over recent years. Most concerning was a building stability complaint in August 2024, which was formally documented and resulted in an Oath Violation. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, particularly with its facade, as evidenced by an August 2024 violation for deteriorating walls at exposure #1, with step cracks, window sills, and cornice issues leading to a $625 penalty.

Between 2018 and 2021, the property underwent scrutiny for possible illegal hotel operations, particularly concerning apartment 1E, which allegedly operated as transient housing without proper safety systems. This situation resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling over $10,000 in penalties, though records indicate these were eventually resolved. The building has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations between 2020 and 2024, as shown in the most recent bedbug filings through June 2025.

All rodent inspections from 2011 through April 2025 have passed, indicating effective pest management. The property has undergone various permitted work, including electrical and plumbing improvements in 2018, though specific details of these works are not provided in the records. A significant pattern of Housing Maintenance Code violations emerged between 2021 and 2023, all related to annual bedbug reporting requirements, though these appear to have been resolved based on subsequent filings. An open violation dating back to 2018 regarding inadequate lighting at the front entrance remains active, though its impact on residents' safety is likely minimal compared to more recent issues.