1678 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1678 1st Avenue, owned by John Ventura and located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, has a mixed record over the past several years. The property has experienced recurring issues with food establishment compliance, particularly in 2023, when complaints about rodents/insects/garbage and spoiled food were filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), though both complaints were ultimately closed with administrative resolutions.

A historical pattern of food-related issues is evident, with similar complaints filed in 2019 and 2021. The building experienced one documented instance of illegal after-hours work in September 2021, but the Department of Buildings inspection found no violations at that time. On a positive note, the building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero affected units.

Furthermore, the property has demonstrated consistent rodent control compliance, passing all inspections from 2017-2024, including recent inspections in 2023 and 2024. The only rodent-related issue on record was in late 2019 when the Department of Health issued a warning to the owner, but subsequent inspections have consistently shown compliance. While recent food establishment complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, the building's overall pest control record is strong, with no bedbug or significant rodent issues since 2019, and regular rodent inspections yielding positive results.