1501 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
The five-story residential building at 1501 2nd Avenue in New York City's Upper East Side, owned by Scott Hakim, has a history of concerning pest control and maintenance issues since its construction in 1910 as an Old Law Tenement. Most notably, there has been ongoing documentation of rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, following a pattern of inspections with similar findings throughout 2023 and earlier in 2021.
The building has also experienced recurring issues with pigeon waste, with multiple complaints recorded between 2018 and 2025, including a recent complaint in January 2025 that resulted in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property has faced significant structural and maintenance challenges, evidenced by several Department of Buildings complaints and violations.
In 2025, there was a complaint regarding building shaking/vibrating, and in 2023, multiple complaints were filed related to 7R violations. Of particular concern are two active ECB violations from 2018 and 2023 regarding failure to maintain building walls and cladding at the first floor, though there is no balance due for the 2018 violation. While the building's bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 show no recorded infestations, the persistent rat activity and pigeon waste issues indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 12 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1910 |
| Total area | 15794 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1501 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
- 1503 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
- 1505 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
- 271 East 78th St, New York, NY 10075
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