891 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

891 1st Avenue is a 7-story, 44-unit residential building in Midtown Manhattan, constructed in 1940 and currently owned by Zachary Kadden. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns focusing on pest control and water management. In early 2025, there was a rodent inspection that passed, following a November 2024 inspection showing rat activity.

The building has also faced recurring heating system challenges, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water in late 2022 and early 2023 despite temporary resolutions being confirmed by HPD inspections. Water-related issues appear to be a persistent concern, including a documented slow leak affecting Apt 6G in 2024, and previous water problems in other units. The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic safety requirements, though there have been some concerning delays in compliance.

In 2023, violations were issued related to missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apt 5H, and self-closing door issues were noted in 2021. While the building has maintained an active record of permit applications for various repairs and improvements between 2018 and 2020, there were multiple instances in early 2019 regarding electrical wiring concerns that resulted in Oath Violations. Recent inspections have generally shown compliance with city requirements, though the building has experienced periodic issues with maintaining proper self-closing doors and addressing water-related problems. The property management team appears to respond to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the resolution of most issues within reasonable timeframes, though some recurring problems, particularly with water systems, have persisted over multiple years.