1502 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

At 1502 1st Avenue, this 4-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and owned by Elizabeth Novotny, has experienced persistent heating system issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2023, there were multiple IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY heat and hot water complaints affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations. The building's maintenance history shows a concerning pattern of heating system problems, with similar complaints recorded in late 2020 and earlier in 2019, suggesting ongoing challenges with temperature control.

The property also faces several active regulatory issues, particularly regarding boiler safety compliance. As of June 2024, there are multiple violations related to the failure to file required annual low-pressure boiler inspection reports dating back to 2018, with associated penalties totaling $3,125. Additional violations from the Department of Buildings (DOB) regarding missed inspections from 2018-2023 remain active as of September 2024.

While the building has passed recent bedbug inspections (with no reported infestations in 2024, 2023, or previous years), there have been previous maintenance concerns primarily focused on the 4th-floor apartments. These included issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various door-related problems between 2018-2022, most of which have been addressed and certified as corrected as of July 2023. The building has generally maintained its rodent control measures, with most inspections between 2010-2019 showing passing results, though a rat activity notice was received in 2018.