1057 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 16-unit, 5-story building at 1057 1st Avenue in Midtown, owned by Janet Giaimovitale, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant being a pattern of heating and hot water problems. There were two building-wide heat/hot water complaints in 2023 (March and December 2024), and currently, there is an open violation related to self-closing doors at the building entrance and vestibule. The property has undergone multiple inspections and repairs related to water damage, with various reports in 2023 documenting problems including water leaks, mold, and issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, particularly affecting apartment 2D.

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated several complaints in 2023, no violations were issued for most of these inspections, though some violations were documented. The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs across the last eight years, with no reported infestations since 2018. Recent rodent inspections show passing results as of January 2025, following some failures in 2021 and 2019.

The property has had several Department of Buildings complaints (2019-2022) regarding various issues, including construction work without a permit, though most were resolved without violations being warranted upon inspection. While multiple work permits have been issued between 2019-2022, there was one documented construction-related violation regarding work not conforming to approved plans in October 2019. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues and heating systems, though recent rodent inspections and bedbug reports are positive indicators of improved conditions in those areas.