1651 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
The 6-story, 14-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 1651 1st Avenue in the Upper East Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by First NY LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active plumbing water supply issue as of January 2025, and a concerning pattern of rodent activity has been documented throughout 2024-2025, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and bait application required between January and July 2025.
The building has also faced recurring infrastructure challenges, including multiple HPD complaints in February 2025 regarding lighting, bell/intercom systems, and ceiling issues, though these were found not to violate housing laws. Historical data from 2019-2020 reveals several emergency complaints including problems with heat/hot water, cooking gas, and door/window issues, along with notable violations for inadequate gas supply to fixtures, unsafe electrical wiring, and heating system access problems. More recent building maintenance concerns include multiple active violations from 2023 regarding failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2018-2020, and violations regarding building structure maintenance.
In 2022, violations were recorded for dust and work conditions affecting the public staircase, and there have been documented construction-related complaints through 2023, including issues with compliance to approved plans and permits. The building's bedbug reporting record shows zero infestation cases in recent years (2019-2025), though the most recent rodent inspections indicate persistent pest management challenges. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with all filings showing no infested units since 2020.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 14 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1920 |
| Total area | 12000 sq ft |
| Floors | 6 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1651 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
- 352 East 86th St, New York, NY 10028
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