1153 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

1153 Park Avenue is a 13-story, 51-unit residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Robert Ducommun. The property has experienced recurring facade maintenance issues, most notably with an active Unsafe Façade notification filed in February 2023 (complaint #1629374), following a previous unsafe facade violation in 2020. These maintenance issues have resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including a 2023 violation for broken window glass in the east elevation and a 2020 violation for an improperly supported A/C unit on the north elevation.

The building has also had two documented instances of unsafe reports filed in 2023, though these violations were later dismissed in 2024. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, though improvements are evident. A gas utility referral in 2022 and an illegal activity complaint in 2019 were both investigated but resulted in no violations.

Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past four years, and only one significant outbreak in 2019 affecting 58 units, which was subsequently eradicated. Regular rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2016, indicating effective pest management. The building's permit records show multiple exterior work permits issued between 2018-2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts. Recent compliance with rodent inspections in 2023-2025 further demonstrates attention to basic sanitary maintenance, though concerns remain about the building's aging facade and periodic violations.