1118 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

1118 1st Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Louisa Little. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most recent concerns primarily related to safety and accessibility. In September 2023, violations were issued regarding problematic basement doors and blocked fire escape access on the 3rd story balcony, with an additional violation in August 2023 related to garbage accumulation in the public hall.

There were multiple instances of chemical odor complaints in March 2022, and in 2020, violations were documented for plumbing issues including an excessively hot water supply problem. During 2019, the building faced significant maintenance challenges, including violations related to electrical systems, safety equipment (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors), flooring, and multiple plumbing issues. The property's recent history shows some improvement, with no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period, though there was one instance in 2022-2023. The building has consistently passed annual rodent inspections from 2016 through 2019, suggesting adequate pest control measures.

A pattern of violations and complaints regarding building systems maintenance is evident, including a 2019 incident involving unauthorized electrical work for exterior AC unit installation. Recent complaints about after-hours work in September 2023 did not result in any violations being issued. Interestingly, there was a period of multiple health-related complaints in 2022, though these were subsequently addressed through existing service requests. The most recent building inspection in September 2023 resulted in several new violations, primarily focusing on door repairs and egress issues, which were certified for correction by October 2023.