1496 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

1496 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building located in the Upper East Side, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Salvatore Gaudio. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, most notably a food poisoning complaint in May 2025 involving three or more cases that remains under investigation. There have been persistent heat and hot water issues reported in late 2024, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access to inspect the apartments during both incidents.

The building has also faced multiple safety concerns in 2025, including emergency complaints related to fire escape, window frame issues, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and flooring problems. Additional concerns include an open Housing Maintenance Code violation from 2023 regarding an unsecured refrigerator in Apartment 5N and a carbon monoxide detector issue in Apartment 2N. The property maintains a mixed track record in terms of cleanliness and maintenance, with periodic failures in rodent inspections and multiple rounds of non-compliance that required follow-up inspections between 2021 and 2024.

The building's public areas have been the focus of various violations requiring improvements, including painting and cleaning requirements, as well as issues with fire safety materials. The Department of Buildings has recorded some concerns about egress and electrical safety in previous years, though most were resolved upon inspection. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges with both emergency and non-emergency violations, particularly regarding safety equipment and building systems.