1403 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

The building at 1403 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement constructed in 1910, currently owned by Donatella Ferrari. The property has faced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years, with multiple open violations as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are ongoing issues with door frames (since April 2025) and unsanitary conditions including garbage storage (April 2025) and pest infestations (February 2025).

The building's history shows recurring problems with rodent activity, with inspections in 2025 (most recently in April and May) confirming rat presence. Previous years also saw similar rodent violations, with inspections in December 2024 showing rat activity. The building has experienced periodic heat and hot water issues, with multiple tenant complaints in March 2023, though these were subsequently addressed.

December 2023 inspections revealed multiple door-related violations (Class C) requiring repairs to self-closing doors in several apartments (including 1A, 1B, and 2D) and public areas, though some were later certified as corrected (e.g., doors in 1A and 3A). The property has active violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years (2020-2023). While the building management has addressed some issues, as evidenced by various closed violations and service requests, the persistence of open violations and recent rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's historical data shows generally passed inspections prior to 2018-2020 regarding health and safety matters, with notable exceptions for boiler access issues in December 2018 and illegal hotel room concerns in December 2022.