1602 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
The 16-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 1602 1st Avenue, owned by Susan Soleimani and constructed in 1915, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, with the most significant recurring issue being heat and hot water failures. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, with inspections often resulting in failed access attempts.
The building has also faced sanitation concerns, with violations issued in 2024 for unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, and rodent activity has been a recurring problem, with the most recent inspections in 2024 showing initial rat activity followed by passed compliance inspections. Fire safety issues have been noted, including open violations from May 2023 regarding obstructions on fire escapes from both the 3rd and 5th story balconies involving air conditioning units and flower pots, though past violations regarding door self-closing mechanisms were resolved in late 2023. The building's history also includes periods of electrical issues, evidenced by a power outage complaint in May 2023, and various complaints regarding building maintenance, including a 2021 report of debris danger.
While the building passed a rodent inspection in August 2024, previous inspections from 2021 through 2023 showed consistent rat activity. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2022 through 2024, consistently reporting zero infested units. Current open violations as of July 2025 include issues with fire escape obstructions, garbage maintenance requirements, and a missing heating system access notice, though some past violations related to door self-closing devices have been closed.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1915 |
Total area | 10865 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1602 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
- 401 East 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
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