1731 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
1731 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Theodore Cannavo. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, most notably regarding access limitations for inspections.
Between 2024 and 2025, there were multiple complaints about doors, windows, and safety concerns (including a fire escape) that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. There were also complaints about heat and hot water issues in November 2024, and some plumbing problems in May 2024 that resulted in violations related to a leaky bathtub and the presence of visible mold in an apartment bathroom. The building's history includes two boiler-related complaints in 2022 (both times inspectors were unable to gain access), and a significant incident in 2019 involving falling masonry debris from a neighboring building, which led to a partial vacate order for the rear yard.
Recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 have shown that the building has passed rodent inspections, and there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, with all previous reports showing zero affected units. The current outstanding violations from May 2024 primarily concern Apartment 3RN, including issues with faucets, mold, mice infestation, water leaks, bathroom conditions, and the need for various repairs affecting safety and habitability. While the building has maintained passing scores on rodent inspections for several years, the frequency of access-related inspection failures and ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding building systems and apartment conditions, suggest persistent challenges with maintenance response and resident access cooperation.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 18 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1925 |
| Total area | 10125 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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