1409 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

1409 2nd Avenue is a 4-story, 11-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Anthony Ventura. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently, particularly notable in late 2024 and early 2025, with an open complaint regarding unsanitary conditions (pests) as of January 2025. A series of heat and hot water complaints emerged in December 2024, with multiple tenants reporting issues, some of which were marked as emergencies. February 2024 saw several maintenance concerns including water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and the presence of mold, with violations issued in some cases.

The building has an ongoing problem with its fire escape system, with open violations from June 2024 regarding a defective drop ladder and required repairs to the ladder's shoe. The most impacted unit appears to be Apartment 3D, which has multiple open violations as of December 2024 related to paint requirements, pest problems (mice infestation), various repairs needed in the kitchen including floor and radiator issues, and bathroom concerns including a water leak. The building's historical maintenance record shows generally passing results on rodent inspections from 2012-2019, though there was one failure in 2015 for "Other Reasons." There have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, with all subsequent annual reports showing zero affected units. A complaint from 2019 regarding illegal hotel rooms was closed due to lack of access.

Recent years show active permit activity, with several emergency work permits issued between 2020-2022. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues particularly in 2024-2025, though most complaints have been addressed (with varying degrees of resolution) as indicated by the transition from open to closed status. The property has maintained acceptable rodent and bedbug control measures, with consistent reporting showing no infestations in recent years. However, the current open complaints regarding pests and ongoing fire escape issues suggest continuing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.