1453 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

1453 York Avenue is a 90-unit, 6-story residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1958 and currently owned by Martin Scharf. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heat and hot water outage in January 2023 affecting the entire building, though these services were restored within days. There have been ongoing concerns with building maintenance, including an active Construction Lead Dust investigation since May 2022, multiple rodent-related incidents, and various plumbing issues. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018-2024 indicate various maintenance problems, including issues with bathroom conditions in Apartment 4M, defective doors, and missing safety notices.

The building has a history of compliance inspections, with some violations remaining open as of 2024, including issues with inspection certificate placement and building registration signage. The property has experienced structural and safety concerns, including a building vibration complaint in 2022 and multiple gas-related referrals in 2020. There have been multiple instances of unauthorized work reported, though inspections often found these complaints unsubstantiated. Bedbug reports show minimal infestation history, with only one reported case in 2022, while rodent inspections between 2017 and 2022 reveal fluctuating rat activity, though recent inspections show compliance.

Maintenance of safety features has been a concern, with violations related to fire escape functionality and missing vestibule doors. The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic services and addressing maintenance violations, with particular attention needing to be paid to the status of open violations and recent service outages. The Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board records show various resolved violations, including electrical work without permit and exterior wall issues, with fines sometimes imposed and subsequently paid. Regular inspections have generally resulted in either resolution or dismissal of violations, though some open violations remain regarding building safety features and maintenance requirements. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges typical for its age, though the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest ongoing attention to basic services and building systems is required.