1270 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 6-story, 29-unit building at 1270 1st Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Moshe Katzenstein and constructed in 1910 as a New Law Tenement, is currently facing several pressing maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are ongoing complaints about water supply problems (opened March 2025) and pest-related issues (opened March 2025), along with a recently reported door/window emergency (opened June 2025). The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints filed in April 2025, some of which resulted in violations being issued. There are also documented issues with mold and unsanitary conditions, including a significant bedbug infestation in apartment 6C identified in late 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring problems, particularly regarding water supply, heat/hot water, and pest-related issues. Previous violations from November 2024 focused on various repair needs in apartment 6C, including leaks affecting ceilings in both the main room and kitchen, as well as issues with plaster surfaces. While the building passed rodent inspections consistently from 2010 through 2019 and had no reported bedbug cases in the past two years (2023-2024), the recent spate of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has experienced multiple heat/hot water-related complaints in 2025, including both building-wide and apartment-specific issues, though some inspections determined conditions did not violate housing laws.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that many older violations from previous years have been closed. The building's documented history includes 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations, with the most significant recent issues revolving around water supply, heat/hot water systems, mold, and pest problems. While the property appears to have maintained basic compliance with some housing codes, the recent pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort. The building's age and status as a New Law Tenement provide context for its maintenance history, which shows both recurring problems and periods of relative stability regarding pest control and rodent inspections.