1633 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

The building at 1633 2nd Avenue is a 4-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement located in the Upper East Side, owned by William Demos and constructed in 1920. The property has been subject to recurring food establishment issues, particularly between 2018 and 2024, with multiple complaints regarding food poisoning, worker illness, and pest-related problems, though most of these cases have been closed with inspections and administrative resolutions. Notably, there is currently an active food poisoning complaint filed with the DOHMH in November 2024.

The building's security infrastructure drew attention in 2022, with violations noted regarding an electromagnetic lockset and the need for proper mechanical locking systems, particularly during power outages; these were subsequently certified as corrected in November 2022. The self-closing doors on the roof and various apartment entrances also required attention but these issues were marked as resolved. The property has maintained a regular pest control program, with rodent inspections showing consistent passing results from 2023 through 2025, following some periods of pest activity noted in prior years.

Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 show no infestations. The building's management has faced various enforcement actions and complaints, including two illegal signage complaints in 2023 that resulted in violation notices. A gas utility referral in 2022 and complaints regarding illegal conversion and failure to maintain were noted, though inspectors were unable to gain access in these cases. While the building has experienced recurring issues, particularly with food establishment violations, most complaints have been addressed and closed through appropriate channels.