1178 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

1178 Madison Avenue is a 16-story, 102-unit residential building constructed in 1926 in the Upper East Side neighborhood, currently owned by Neil Davidowitz. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably two separate heat and hot water emergencies in November 2021 affecting the entire building, though these issues were promptly addressed and resolved. More recently, in March 2024, there was a reported rodent sighting, which was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – no violations were found at the time of inspection.

The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections over the years, with the most recent inspections in March 2024 and previously in 2022 showing no significant infestations. The property has some outstanding concerns that warrant attention, particularly regarding elevator safety. Five active violations were issued in September 2019 for failure to correct defects from the 2017 CAT 1 inspection/test, though detailed disposition comments are not provided in the records.

While there was one violation in 2022 for failure to display energy efficiency information, this was subsequently dismissed. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 indicates no reported infestations during this seven-year period, suggesting effective pest management practices. Recent permit activity includes a permit issued in September 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance with building regulations. Despite the various complaints and violations recorded, the building's overall inspection and violation history suggests regular attention to maintenance issues, with most problems being addressed in a timely manner when brought to authorities' attention.