1495 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
The five-story, 8-unit tenement building at 1495 First Avenue, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Benjamin Werber, has been experiencing significant ongoing maintenance issues throughout 2024. Most notably, there has been a pattern of water-related problems, with multiple emergency complaints about "heavy flow" water leaks occurring between March and August 2024, including several violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple violations recorded in March, July, and a notable cluster of water-related complaints in August 2024.
An inspection in August 2024 identified several violations in Apartment 3B, including water leak problems affecting the ceiling and issues with plastered surfaces. The property has a concerning history of structural and safety-related complaints. Between October 2022 and 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding building shaking/vibration and structural stability concerns, along with several citations related to the building's sidewalk shed and scaffolding conditions.
Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including issues with cracked stone lintels, step cracks, and water damage to walls in various apartments. While rodent activity was recorded in early 2023, the most recent inspections in September 2023 passed without issues. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years. The most recent violations as of August 2024 primarily relate to water damage and general maintenance issues, with some structural and safety violations still marked as open and requiring attention.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1910 |
| Total area | 10405 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1495 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075
- 355 East 78th St, New York, NY 10075
- 357 East 78th St, New York, NY 10075
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