1407 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

The four-story, seven-unit tenement building at 1407 2nd Avenue in the Upper East Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Vincent Ventura, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2020, there were serious concerns about building safety, with reports of a dislodged metal roof cornice hanging over the sidewalk, leading to a $6,250 violation and the requirement for a sidewalk shed installation.

Apartment 4B has had multiple documented issues requiring attention, including problems with window springs, plaster surfaces, leaks in the kitchen ceiling, and both bedbug and roach infestations, though some violations were later certified as resolved. The building's external maintenance received attention in late 2024, with three food establishment-related complaints investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including issues with rodent/insect presence, food safety concerns, and a letter grading inspection. The property has shown some improvement in pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past two years (2023-2025), though the presence of roaches was previously documented.

Health and safety compliance remains a concern, with open violations as of 2025 related to carbon monoxide detector notice requirements and heating system access notice requirements. The building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2011 and 2019, indicating some consistency in pest management. The records show a pattern of health and safety concerns that, while showing some improvement in recent years, continue to require attention, particularly regarding building maintenance and public safety compliance.