1682 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 1682 1st Avenue, owned by James Moran Sr and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are the 2024 external violations involving unauthorized electrical installations, including four outdoor electrical boxes and seven mounted TVs on the building facade, which resulted in active ECB violations with $500 penalties each. The building currently has multiple open violations from June 2024 inspection, including concerns about fire escape obstructions, door hardware, and missing safety notices. There have been recurring water-related issues, with heavy flow leaks reported in 2023 and 2022, and multiple door/window-related complaints suggesting persistent access issues.

Security and safety matters are evident with broken/missing window guards reported in 2024, though these were inspected without violations. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to rodent control, with all recent inspections passing, though a complaint was filed in 2024. Multiple inspections in 2024 and 2023 showed no violations for electrical and door-related complaints, but past issues included a 2022 violation involving unsanitary conditions and mold. The building's recent history includes multiple emergency complaints being filed, particularly in 2024, suggesting ongoing resident concerns, though most have been resolved without violations being found.

Inspection records indicate a pattern of safety-related violations, including issues with self-closing doors, fire escape access, and inadequate safety notices, as well as some historical problems with electrical wiring. The property has also incurred fines for failing to file required inspection reports, including a 2023 low pressure inspection and a 2017 boiler inspection. Additional issues include a 2024 smoking/vaping complaint and various building maintenance concerns tracked through HPD and 311 services. While many complaints have been closed following inspections, the persistence of certain violations and recent emergency complaint patterns suggest ongoing building maintenance challenges.