1370 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

1370 York Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit old law tenement building built in 1920, currently owned by Robert Galpern. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent problems occurring in 2025 involving heat/hot water issues, and a significant number of door-related complaints between 2024-2025 that remain problematic. In 2024, violations were issued related to a self-closing door with defective hinges and exposed electrical wires in the first-story vestibule, though these violations have since closed.

The building has a history of water-related issues, including a slow leak complaint in 2023 and a water supply problem in 2022, both of which were resolved. While there have been multiple health and safety inspections, including investigations into rodent activity, the building has maintained proper bedbug reporting compliance since 2021, with no reported infestations. The property has seen regular inspection activity, particularly regarding rodent control, with mixed results between 2016-2022.

There were also two complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage in 2019, which were resolved. Historical heat/hot water complaints indicate periodic issues with the building's heating system, with both apartment-specific and building-wide problems reported, though these have generally been addressed promptly. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and tenant communications, particularly regarding access for inspections and repairs, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary evaluations.