1606 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

The five-story, 16-unit tenement building at 1606 First Avenue, owned by Ahron Freidus, was constructed in 1915 and has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there were multiple significant violations in Apartment 3D, including problems with water leaks, light fixtures, smoke detector functionality, and plaster/paint conditions, as well as safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detectors and fire escape functionality. The building has also faced recurring heating and plumbing issues, with complaints about no heat/hot water in April 2024, and water supply problems in September 2021, though many of these issues were resolved upon inspection.

Between 2019 and 2020, there were several complaints about unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage areas, with some inspections unable to gain access. The property underwent rodent control measures in early 2023, with multiple bait applications and confirmed rat activity in February and March of 2023. The building's history includes some regulatory enforcement actions, with violations issued in 2024 regarding a defective fire escape drop ladder and various maintenance issues in common areas.

Department of Buildings records from 2021-2022 show enforcement relating to unauthorized work, including an illegal awning installation and restaurant sign placement, both of which resulted in fines. The building's bedbug infestation history shows minimal issues, with only one reported case in 2019 that was resolved, and no subsequent infestations reported through 2024. The property has also received regular inspections and maintenance attention, with recent rodent control measures indicating ongoing attention to pest management, though the presence of rat activity in early 2023 suggests some persistent challenges in this area.