1577 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

1577 York Avenue is a 5-story, 13-unit Old Law Tenement building in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Vito & Rita Realties, Inc. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over recent years, with particular concerns regarding water issues and heating systems.

Most notably, as of June 2025, there have been multiple water-related complaints, including slow leaks and damp spots, with the most recent complaint resulting in an HPD inspection that failed to gain access for evaluation. The building has also faced recurring heating system problems, with three separate emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between February and June 2024, though these were subsequently addressed according to HPD records. The building's maintenance history shows persistent pest control challenges, particularly with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple rodent complaints and failed inspections between 2023 and 2024.

Several housing violations were recorded in 2023 related to building safety standards, including requirements for proper paint maintenance and fire retardant materials in public areas. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years, the ongoing issues with water leaks, heating systems, and pest control suggest continuing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone some improvements, as indicated by the certification of several violations in 2024, though at least one structural issue, regarding the cornice metal front, remains listed as open.