1621 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 1621 2nd Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Ashley Proctor, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a recurring lack of heat and hot water throughout the entire building in September 2022, with multiple related complaints filed. The building has active violations regarding external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023, suggesting potential safety system maintenance oversight. There was also a hazardous incident in August 2021 involving an unpermitted combustible wooden canopy and wall structure that obstructed fire escape access, though this violation was resolved with a penalty of $1,250.

More recently, in August 2023, there was a food poisoning complaint investigated by the Department of Health. The building has generally maintained good rodent control, passing all inspections from 2016 to 2025. Compliance with bedbug reporting requirements has been consistent, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in recent years (2017-2024).

While the property has not had reported bedbug or rodent issues, the multiple heat and hot water outages in 2022 and the recent failure to maintain inspection records for safety systems are noteworthy concerns. The building's public areas faced some safety compliance issues in September 2022, including problems with self-closing doors and electrical outlet safety caps, though these violations were addressed. The property has undergone regular inspections and reporting for various compliance requirements, including annual bedbug inspections and rodent control measures, with consistent certification of no infestations. The most recent inspection results indicate ongoing compliance in several areas, but the active violations regarding external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023 suggest attention is needed in maintaining proper documentation of safety inspections.