1756 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The five-story Old Law Tenement building at 1756 1st Avenue, owned by Terrence Joyce, was constructed in 1920 and contains 13 units. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant recent problems occurring in Apartment 2 as of August 2023, including water leaks, mold, and issues with plaster surfaces. The building has a notable history of heat and hot water problems, with complaints in 2018 and 2020 regarding lack of these essential services throughout the entire building.

Infrastructure concerns have persisted, with a water leak complaint documented in October 2022 and plumbing issues noted in 2020. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections in 2020 for air quality concerns related to chemical vapors. The building's maintenance record shows multiple instances of violations and service requests throughout the years, including a food spoiling incident in 2023 and several non-emergency issues requiring attention.

Most recently, in 2025, there was a complaint about work being done without a permit, though no violations were found upon inspection. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug regulations since 2019, with zero reported infestations in recent years, and has passed most rodent inspections, though there was one failed inspection in October 2023 citing rat activity. Notably, there is an active DOB violation dating from November 2019 regarding failure to file an annual boiler inspection report from 2017, which remains unresolved as of the most recent data. The building's age and history suggest ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, particularly regarding water-related issues and building maintenance.