985 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Located at 985 First Avenue in Midtown, this four-story, 16-unit building owned by Jane Goldman has experienced several notable issues over recent years. The property, built in 1900, has faced persistent rodent problems, with multiple complaints and inspections between 2024-2025 showing a cycle of initial failures and subsequent bait applications. The most recent rodent inspection in January 2025 passed, though there were multiple bait applications throughout 2024. The building has also had recurring health department involvement, with inspections related to food establishments in both 2024 and 2022, and a rodent condition violation in 2024.

A concerning incident occurred in 2019 when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the building to investigate heat and hot water complaints. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with recent filings in 2024-2025 showing no infested or eradicated units. However, there is a lack of recent violation certification for bedbug reporting, which had been consistent between 2021-2023. A food contamination issue was documented in 2018, and earlier records from 1990-1992 indicate various maintenance concerns, including problems with a fire escape, ventilation system, and pest control, though these were certified as resolved.

A recent complaint about excessive debris in 2023 was referred to the Department of Transportation, and there appears to be an ongoing effort to manage rodent issues through regular baiting and inspection programs, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 passing. This summary highlights the building's ongoing challenges with pest management, particularly rodents, while showing some improvement in recent months. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in 2024-2025, though there were several years of documented violations regarding this requirement. The building's age and history suggest a typical pattern of maintenance issues, with most problems being addressed through regular inspections and interventions by various city agencies.