1161 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

The four-story, 23-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1161 2nd Avenue, owned by Louisa Little, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in September 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage, which were investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. The building has documented ongoing rodent issues, with the latest inspection in November 2024 showing compliance after a September 2024 initial inspection noted rat activity.

Between May and September 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations related to mobile food vendor activities, primarily concerning plumbing and food safety, which required Health Department interventions. Previously, the building faced several interconnected issues between 2023-2024, particularly concerning cooking gas supply problems, which affected multiple units (3G and 4F) as documented in Housing Maintenance Code violations. These emergencies were eventually certified as corrected in August 2024.

Additional concerns included water damage and maintenance issues in Unit 4F, affecting both bathroom and hallway areas, with violations noted for inadequate gas supply and defective plaster/paint surfaces. The building's infrastructure has shown persistent challenges, with multiple emergencies involving heat and hot water systems documented in 2019 and 2023. While the building has maintained an active compliance record for bedbug reporting with no infestations reported in recent years, the property has had recurring rat activity inspections, though most recent inspections have shown compliance. The building's maintenance history also shows periodic violations related to window air conditioning unit support, though these were resolved with no penalties imposed.