1760 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
The five-story New Law Tenement building at 1760 1st Avenue, owned by Joseph Cvek, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1920. Most recently, in April 2025, there were water supply problems that were temporarily resolved, and rodent activity remains an ongoing concern, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded in 2025 showing consistent rat activity.
The building has faced significant sanitation challenges, with open complaints from December 2024 regarding garbage/recycling storage issues, and a rat sighting in the same month that triggered violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including water leaks, ceiling damage, and mold problems in early 2024, as well as persistent heating and hot water issues.
A notable incident occurred in 2019 when Apartment 6 sustained fire damage, leading to structural violations, though these were later dismissed following proper repairs. Building safety has been a concern, with open violations as of 2024 regarding obstructed fire escape egress, and historical violations related to self-closing doors and exit passageways. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status since 2019, as per the mandatory reporting requirements, the frequency of rodent-related issues and waste management problems suggests ongoing challenges with basic building maintenance and sanitation in this Upper East Side tenement property.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 13 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 9645 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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