1562 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
1562 1st Avenue is a 21-story, 199-unit residential building constructed in 1964 on Manhattan's Upper East Side, currently owned by Katrina Cacaj. The building has experienced recurring indoor air quality issues in 2025, with three complaints logged regarding chemical vapors and sewage odors between March and May of this year. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety concerns, including unsanitary conditions related to pests (2023), plumbing issues (2022), and problems with heat and hot water (2022).
Multiple violations have been documented regarding building systems and safety features, such as non-functioning ventilation systems, defective doors, and issues with the fire safety systems. In 2023, three violations were issued related to building safety features, and as of June 2023, there is an active violation concerning the failure to file a 2018 external high-pressure inspection. The building's maintenance history reveals consistent attention to bedbug reporting, with annual filings indicating no infestation cases from 2018 through 2024.
The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity, showing varied results between 2017 and 2021, with some inspections revealing rat activity. Several Department of Buildings violations and Environmental Control Board violations have been resolved, including issues with exterior wall inspections, sidewalk shed conditions, and gas dryer connections. The building has maintained regular permit issuance for various maintenance and repair work, indicating ongoing efforts to address building systems and infrastructure. Recent complaints and violations suggest persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly regarding air quality and ventilation.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 199 |
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Year built | 1964 |
Total area | 210428 sq ft |
Floors | 21 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 1562 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
- 1564 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
- 1566 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
- 401 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
- 403 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
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