1662 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

This four-story, five-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1662 1st Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Robert Gilardian, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. The most recent concerns center around heating systems, with a December 2024 complaint resulting in violations for inadequate heat supply and locked boiler room access in the 4th floor unit.

Earlier maintenance challenges from 2021-2024 included plumbing issues (toilet problems), electrical issues (lighting and outlet problems), door and window repairs, and multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests. The building had a notable housing maintenance violation in May 2023 regarding deteriorating exterior window trims and sills, which resulted in a $310 penalty. The property has undergone various inspections and repairs, with some issues requiring multiple follow-ups for access and verification of corrections.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), there was evidence of ongoing rodent management in early 2018, though more recent rodent inspections from 2019, 2020, and continuing to 2023 have passed without issues. Two significant violations and emergency complaints were recorded in 2020-2024 related to cooking gas and fire safety, though these were eventually resolved. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding basic services like heating and electrical systems, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems that require regular monitoring.