1520 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

1520 York Avenue is a 31-story, 267-unit residential building constructed in 1972 in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood, currently owned by Susan Crawford. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed with HPD, though inspections generally found no violations.

There have been several concerning recent developments, including an active construction lead dust complaint in common areas (since May 2025), and visible construction work violations from October 2024 involving unsafe scaffold conditions and tree protection issues, with penalties totaling $33,250 still reportedly due. The building has undergone facade work since 2024 that triggered multiple complaints about construction safety compliance. Maintenance and habitability issues have been persistent, with 2024-2025 showing various problems including ventilation system concerns, mold, water leaks, and window frame issues.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified rodent activity in inspections between 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges, though recent bedbug reports have shown no infestations. The building's management has faced scrutiny for not maintaining timely regulatory compliance, evidenced by violations related to parking structure inspections and multiple failures to submit required External Low Pressure Inspection reports from 2020-2022, though these violations were subsequently dismissed. Despite these ongoing challenges, it's worth noting that many recent housing maintenance code violations resulted from failed access to units for inspection, rather than confirmed habitability issues.