1299 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 7-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1299 First Avenue in the Upper East Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Sgr Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, there were documented heat and hot water inadequacies affecting the entire building, with violations issued following HPD inspections. Multiple open violations from the same month indicate ongoing maintenance concerns, including inadequate hot water in apartment 3S, security issues with a non-self-closing vestibule door, locked access to the heating system, water leaks in first-story public hall areas, and the need for repairs to the roof over the fourth-story hall.

The building also has three active Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 related to waterproofing and window A/C support issues, with a $500 penalty imposed. The property's inspection history reveals some concerning trends regarding building systems and maintenance. There are currently four active violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020-2023, indicating possible neglect of building safety requirements. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements for 2022-2023, with no infestations reported, there have been notable issues with rodent control in 2018-2019, including one initial inspection failure in August 2018.

Historical data shows a pattern of rat activity in 2013, though subsequent baiting efforts were implemented. A complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms was investigated in 2019 but found no violations at that time. The most recent bedbug report filed in May 2024 indicates no current infestations, and all previously affected units were listed as eradicated. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and common areas, with multiple open violations indicating persistent maintenance issues.