1729 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

1729 1st Avenue is a 7-story, 39-unit old law tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1940 and currently owned by Edwina Musano. The building has faced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, most notably in 2024 when multiple food establishment complaints were recorded, including issues with kitchen areas and rodent/insect problems, though these were ultimately closed by the NYC Health Department. Apartment 6G has been the focus of several complaints and violations, including multiple pest infestations (specifically roaches), floor and door issues, and water leaks.

In 2023, multiple violations were recorded regarding self-closing doors and floor repairs, which were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's elevator service has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2024 regarding single device operation and lack of alternate service, though inspections generally found no violations at the time. A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2022-2023 regarding illegal usage of the first-floor storefront, though these were resolved with penalties.

The property has maintained a generally compliant status in rodent inspections, passing multiple inspections from 2017 through 2024, with only one instance of rat activity noted in September 2021. Bedbug reports between 2021-2024 show minimal activity, with only one infested unit reported in 2022, and subsequent years showing no infestation cases. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over time, including water damage, unauthorized work, and egress obstruction, though most recent inspections (2023-2024) have generally shown improved compliance, particularly regarding pest control and building maintenance standards.