240 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009

240 1st Avenue, a 13-story residential building with 8764 units located in Stuyvesant Town, was constructed in 1945 and is currently owned by Stephanie Sarpong Appiah. The building has experienced a series of maintenance and health-related issues in recent months, with multiple open and recently closed complaints regarding plumbing problems (including toilets and sink issues), unsanitary conditions (including pests and mold), and interior maintenance concerns such as paint/plaster damage. Notably, there are several open violations as of June 2025, including unresolved plumbing and pest control issues.

The property has also faced recurring rodent problems, with multiple inspections indicating rat activity as recently as July 2025. Compliance and safety inspections in 2025 have been conducted, with some violations noted regarding self-closing doors and other safety features. The building's management has received multiple housing maintenance code violations in 2024, specifically related to hot water supply issues in several apartments and missing safety devices.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate problems with permit compliance and sign-off requirements, with active penalties totaling $8,500. Bedbug reports show minimal activity, with most units being marked as eradicated. While there have been numerous construction and maintenance permits issued between 2022-2025, the frequency of recent complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.