1614 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

1614 Second Avenue is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Upper East Side, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Abner Ohebshalom. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly notable during late 2021 and most recently in December 2023, when a complaint was filed regarding lack of heat/hot water in the entire building. Multiple inspection attempts during 2021-2022 for these heat/hot water complaints were met with access issues. The building has also faced water-related problems, with significant complaints about water leaks and mold issues in early 2022, though access was again an issue for inspections.

A concerning cluster of violations occurred during a construction period in 2019, including three separate Environmental Control Board violations for electrical work without proper permits and for continuing work despite a Stop Work Order, leading to fines totaling $5,625. Recent building management appears to show some improvement in maintenance practices, with no bedbug or rodent infestations reported in recent years (with past inspections consistently passing from 2012-2024). The most recent service requests include a food establishment grading issue in late 2024 and an air quality complaint in May 2024. The building has maintained regular rodent inspection pass rates from 2016 onward, and bedbug reports from 2019-2025 show no infestations.

Various housing maintenance code violations have been recorded and addressed, including issues with garbage storage in 2021 and multiple apartment-specific concerns that were resolved through inspections and corrections. The building's mechanical systems and infrastructure appear to require ongoing attention, as evidenced by the recurring heat/hot water complaints. While there have been numerous historical maintenance issues, the absence of recent infestations and consistent rodent inspection passes suggest improved conditions in these areas. However, the building's age and history of maintenance violations indicate that residents should remain vigilant regarding building systems and conditions. The most pressing historical issues appear to be related to building systems (heat/hot water) and occasional construction-related compliance matters, which have been less prevalent in recent years.