1278 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

1278 First Avenue is a 6-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by George Aryeh. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2023 and 2024 affecting the entire building, particularly during the winter months. Most recently, in January 2025, a heat/hot water complaint was filed but was closed due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has also faced significant safety concerns, particularly in 2019, when multiple violations were issued regarding illegal occupancy and safety compliance, including issues with emergency exits, fire alarms, and the use of prohibited hardware on doors. These violations, which included a $2,500 penalty for illegal occupancy, were eventually resolved. The property has maintained relatively good pest control records in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) showing no infested units.

However, two rat activity inspections were recorded in 2021 and 2022. Several infrastructure maintenance issues have been documented, including an emergency response to unsanitary garbage/recycling conditions in 2022 and electrical lighting problems. The building's history shows periodic compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and successful resolution of various violations, though some safety-related issues have been recurring. While the building has passed most rodent inspections since 2012, the recent heating system problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly during colder months.