1705 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 26-unit residential building at 1705 1st Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by Oren Goldstein, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2025, there were two emergency heat and hot water complaints in quick succession, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections could be completed. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with similar complaints in July 2024 and multiple incidents in 2023.

Other notable concerns include a confirmed sewage odor in January 2023, multiple door and window issues requiring inspection, and a water leak reported in March 2024 that was eventually resolved. The building's first floor apartment (1RN) had several violations in January 2023, including issues with doors, windows, missing smoke detectors, and rodent infestations, though most of these were certified as corrected by February 2023. Additional inspections in 2024 revealed ongoing rodent activity, with multiple bait applications between February and November 2024.

The building has undergone various inspections for code violations, with the most recent related to a door compliance issue in February 2023. While there were some Department of Buildings complaints regarding unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwelling units in late 2022 and mid-2024, these were unsubstantiated based on department records. Bedbug inspections have consistently reported zero infestations since 2020, indicating effective pest control in this regard. The building, constructed in 1920, has a history of various maintenance issues typical of older tenements, with most complaints being resolved through appropriate inspections and actions by housing authorities, though some recurring problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.