1147 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 17-story, 75-unit building at 1147 1st Avenue, currently owned by Tara Dexter, has experienced persistent infrastructure and maintenance issues since 2020, with the most significant recent concerns centered around heating and water systems. The property has recorded multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2022-2025, including three emergency complaints in April 2025 alone, though inspections were often unable to access units for verification. Other recurring issues include pest infestations, with several documented complaints about mice and roaches between 2021-2024, and multiple plumbing problems, including an emergency water supply issue in October 2024.

The building has undergone various inspections for rodent activity, with failed inspections recorded in 2023 suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. Significant violations and compliance issues have been documented, including a Class C violation for fire damage in apartment 7A recorded in 2022, and multiple Environmental Control Board violations in 2021-2022 related to unauthorized construction and occupancy modifications on the first floor, including illegal conversion to a physical culture establishment. More recently, a 2024 violation was noted for failure to submit required cycle 9B report of critical examination for exterior walls, though this was dismissed in 2024.

The building's management has generally addressed bedbug reporting requirements, with all previous years' filings showing zero infested units. While there have been complaints about unauthorized hotel room rentals in 2020 and the current active complaint in 2025, inspections have been unable to verify these claims. The property has maintained relatively prompt response times to 311 complaints, with most issues being closed within a reasonable timeframe, though many require tenants to refile complaints when access to units could not be obtained during initial inspections.