1185 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

This 15-story, 172-unit building constructed in 1929 on Park Avenue in the Upper East Side has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water leaks, including a heavy flow incident in 2022 affecting the first-story public hall ceiling, which remains under open violations for improper repairs and fire retardant material replacement. The building has also faced heating system challenges, with a December 2021 heat and hot water outage, and door-related issues affecting unit 9K in 2020.

Recent inspections in 2025 showed good results for both rodent control and bedbug management, with no infestations reported across multiple inspection periods. However, there were serious construction safety concerns in 2022, including multiple violations related to worker safety during facade repair work, with incidents involving falls from scaffold bridges resulting in penalties against the contractor. The building has maintained compliance with regular inspections and reporting requirements, including recent filings showing no bedbug or rodent issues.

There were two notable facade-related violations in 2023-2024 regarding exterior maintenance, specifically concerning rusted decking and cracked stucco, though these represent only minor infractions compared to past issues. The property has undergone several permitted construction activities over the years, with the most recent permits issued in 2024-2025 including work related to elevator systems and exterior maintenance. While there have been various maintenance issues requiring attention, most have been resolved through proper channels, and recent inspections suggest improved overall building conditions.