1598 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 1598 Third Avenue, owned by David Simhaee, has been in operation since 1910 and is located in the Upper East Side neighborhood. The building has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, with the most concerning being multiple food-related complaints in 2023 (April and February) that were investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property also faced a period of heat/hot water issues in November 2019 that affected the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved.

In 2023, there seemed to be recurring concerns about possible illegal commercial use in the residential zone, with multiple complaints filed between April and June 2023, though inspections found no violations at the time. The building's maintenance record shows regular oversight, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Department of Buildings (DOB) responding to various complaints over the years. While multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions and infrastructure issues between 2019 and 2021 (including problems with lighting, doors, and garbage storage), inspections generally found no violations.

A notable violation regarding failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection was issued in June 2023 and remains active. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2017 to 2025, and bedbug reports from 2019 to 2024 show no infestations or related issues. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown compliance with rodent control requirements, and the building's bedbug reporting from 2019 to 2024 indicates no documented infestations, suggesting effective pest management practices have been maintained.