946 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

946 1st Avenue is a 5-story, 24-unit residential tenement building located in Midtown, built in 1900 and currently owned by Annette Fobbs. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and plumbing systems, particularly noted in late 2024 when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water and water supply problems. These include several emergency complaints between November 30, 2024, and December 1, 2024, that required HPD inspections.

The building has consistently maintained proper rodent control, with passed inspections recorded in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, and the most recent in January 2025. Recent safety concerns have emerged regarding egress issues, with violations recorded in March 2023 for locked/blocked exit paths, and deficiencies in fire escape ladder maintenance noted in 2023, for which fines were imposed. The building's systems have undergone various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues that resulted in multiple emergency complaints being filed and requiring inspections. The building's most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate zero infestations during the reporting periods, showing successful pest management.

Violation notices from early 2024 highlighted concerns with safety equipment in apartment 1D, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these were certified as corrected by March 2024. The property has experienced some building safety concerns, including a March 2023 complaint about egress problems and a June 2024 complaint about building shaking, though inspections did not warrant violations in these cases. The building's garbage/recycling storage was also reported as unsanitary in December 2024, which HPD noted was corrected following their intervention. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, it has generally responded to violations and complaints through repairs and corrections, with most recent complaints being addressed or closed through appropriate channels.