1657 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 5-story, 9-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1657 York Avenue, owned by Mitchell Soodak and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Between 2020 and 2023, the building received multiple violations related to safety equipment, including missing or defective window guards, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly affecting apartment 2W.

There were also concerns about lead paint hazard notification compliance during this period, with violations remaining open as of 2020. More recently, in 2022, an illegal HVAC installation was documented on the property, resulting in a $3,125 penalty, though this issue was resolved. The building has maintained an active rodent control program, passing nearly all inspections since 2018, though there were instances of bait application noted in 2018 and 2019.

The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with no reported infestations between 2021 and 2025, achieving "0" counts for infested and re-infested units in the most recent filing periods. The building's safety record shows some persistent concerns about safety equipment and building maintenance, particularly regarding window guards and lead paint compliance, though many historical violations have been closed. Regular inspections and prompt reporting suggest ongoing management attention to health and safety requirements, with recent improvements in compliance with bedbug reporting and rodent control standards.