1205 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

1205 1st Avenue is a 5-story, 48-unit old law tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by Kamran Hakim and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being heat and hot water service, as evidenced by a complaint in April 2025 that HPD could not investigate due to access issues. In 2025 alone, multiple health and safety concerns have been reported, including electrical wiring problems, mold, water leaks, and ceiling paint/plaster issues, though HPD inspections were unable to be completed for most of these complaints.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including open housing maintenance violations from 2024 regarding building facade maintenance and roof leaks, particularly affecting the 5th story public hall. The property has a documented history of various violations and complaints between 2019 and 2025, including multiple heating system issues, electrical problems, and concerns about unsanitary conditions. Notably, there are several open violations from 2024 related to apartment 4D, including infestation, mechanical vent, hardwood floor, and window issues.

The building's exterior has faced scrutiny for missing bricks and mortar joints, particularly at the parapet level, with active violations as of late 2024. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status, with all annual inspections showing zero infested units since at least 2019. Rodent control efforts were documented through multiple bait applications in 2019 and 2020, with some inspections showing rat activity, though more recent inspections have not indicated current issues. Additionally, there are several instances of work being performed without proper permits, as evidenced by complaints from late 2024.