1328 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

1328 2nd Avenue is an 18-story, 285-unit residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by Joshua Rob. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with documented no-heat complaints in both 2020 and 2022 that required HPD intervention, though in both instances heat was restored shortly after the complaints. More recent concerns include a current (as of July 2025) active complaint regarding building maintenance and an October 2024 partial vacate order due to unsafe conditions in the garage area, though this violation is still marked as active. The property has had two instances of lead dust complaints in late 2020 (still in progress as of October 2023), and multiple code violations related to safety signage requirements from a December 2018 inspection that remain open.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic issues with basic services, including a December 2020 water supply problem and a ventilation system inspection in 2021. Environmental concerns have been documented, including a November 2020 complaint about chemical vapors/odors and a 2024 ECB violation related to public safety/security. Construction work has triggered several complaints over the years, including an October 2023 stop work order due to the prior contractor's death and various work-related complaints that have been subsequently resolved or dismissed. The building's health and safety record shows regular rodent inspections passing consistently since 2016, though there was one failed inspection in 2012, and a recent bedbug incident reported in December 2024 involving one unit which has since been eradicated.

The property has maintained active compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2018, and rodent inspections have generally passed with only two failures noted in 2012. Recent construction activity at the site has generated multiple permits in the past few years, though some work resulted in violations or stop work orders. The building has experienced two significant elevator-related complaints, with one active violation noted as of 2024. While some issues appear to be addressed promptly based on closure dates, there are several open violations and ongoing complaints that suggest some persistent maintenance and safety oversight challenges.