1841 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

1841 1st Avenue is a 5-story, 57-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Scott Berman. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns including open complaints filed in June 2025 regarding a malfunctioning refrigerator and water leak causing a damp spot, along with a ceiling plaster issue that was briefly addressed.

There have been multiple heat and hot water emergencies affecting either the entire building or individual apartments during 2024, indicating possible ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building has faced persistent pest-related problems, evidenced by several rat activity inspections between 2023 and 2025, though recent inspections show varying results between "Passed" and "Rat Activity." The property underwent several significant health and safety inspections in late 2024, resulting in multiple violations that were subsequently addressed, including requirements for proper signage about various safety protocols (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide devices, etc.) and maintenance of self-closing doors at the bulkhead. External building maintenance has also been a concern, with violations documented in 2020-2021 regarding step cracks and wall maintenance issues on the east-facing side of the building, which were resolved with penalties that were subsequently paid.

The building's record shows consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported. Recent 2023 violations related to external low-pressure inspections have been noted as active. While many issues have been addressed through proper channels, the frequency of similar complaints and recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.