1829 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The five-story, 12-unit tenement building at 1829 2nd Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by R,P & D Eberhart LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to mold and pest infestations in 2023-2024, including a recent pest complaint from July 2024 and three mold-related incidents between June 2023 and July 2024.

A current open violation from July 2023 regarding a fire escape obstruction caused by an air conditioner is particularly concerning from a safety perspective. A series of violations were documented following a June 2023 inspection of apartment 9, including issues with hot water supply, self-closing doors, and a reported roach infestation, though many of these were subsequently closed after repairs were certified. The building's overall maintenance history shows some positive trends, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2023 through 2024-2025) and consistently passing rodent inspections since 2019, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 showing rat activity.

However, there have been some notable violations, including a face-covering mandate violation in December 2021 and issues with heating system access and safety equipment. While the property has demonstrated efforts to address these maintenance issues, the recurring nature of mold and pest complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The building's age (constructed in 1900) and classification as an Old Law Tenement may contribute to some of these maintenance challenges, though it should be noted that many older buildings in New York City have successfully maintained higher standards of habitability through proactive management and maintenance strategies.