1355 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

1355 First Avenue is a 31-story, 27-unit residential condominium building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 2009 and currently owned by Heather Shemilt. The building has experienced several notable incidents and maintenance issues since its completion, with the most recent concerns centered around plumbing problems. In early 2024 and March 2023, there were two separate plumbing-related complaints (one regarding a basin/sink and another concerning water supply), both of which were classified as emergency situations but were subsequently resolved according to HPD records.

The building faced significant regulatory issues in 2019, including a violation for being occupied without a valid Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), which resulted in a $6,250 penalty, though this was later resolved. Multiple elevator-related violations were recorded between 2019-2020, indicating persistent maintenance challenges with the building's lift system, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. While 1355 First Avenue has maintained a consistent track record of pest management, with reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero bedbug infestations, the building has undergone regular rodent inspections.

The property passed inspections in 2019-2020, with some bait applications noted in 2018, suggesting proactive pest management practices. The building's permit history shows numerous plumbing and electrical work permits issued between 2018-2021, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by the management. Between 2017 and 2019, the building underwent various inspections and corrective actions for different systems, including multiple elevator inspections, plumbing work, and other maintenance projects, suggesting active management engagement with regulatory requirements and infrastructure upkeep.