489 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
489 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Joseph Giaimo. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2023-2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD, though inspections often resulted in verification of restored services or inability to gain access for inspection.
More concerning are several open violations from 2024, including issues with fire door self-closing mechanisms, a requirement for light-colored paint on the south wall in the first-story vestibule, and problems with fire-retardant material on the vestibule wall. There have also been ongoing high-pressure inspection compliance issues, with active violations for failure to file internal and external high-pressure inspections between 2020 and 2023.
The building's maintenance history shows systematic pest control efforts, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last three years, though there have been significant rodent activity issues, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple inspections showing rat activity. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges in individual units, as evidenced by violations from February 2023 related to hot water supply, cockroach infestation, and multiple repair needs in apartment 2FS. Historically, the building has maintained external compliance regarding extermination (with no reported bedbug units since 2021), though the high-pressure inspection failures represent a significant outstanding compliance issue as of 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9975 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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