1594 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

1594 York Avenue is a 5-story, 11-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1900 and currently owned by Robert Spitalnick. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints filed through 2019 and 2023 affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. A notable water leak incident was reported in January 2023, and food establishment-related complaints (specifically regarding pet/animal issues) were filed with the Department of Health in 2023 and 2025.

The building's maintenance record shows various violations being addressed, including gas supply issues in apartments 2E, 2N, and 3N identified in 2019, and multiple emergency complaints relating to heating systems. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent passes occurring in 2023 and 2024. Importantly, recent bedbug reports from 2024 and previous years show zero infestation cases, suggesting effective pest management.

In 2024, the building filed an annual bedbug report as required. The Department of Buildings has records of two significant violations from 2020 related to construction work by Jacobs Engineering Group, with one violation remaining active and incurring a penalty of $6,250. While the building has had several maintenance issues requiring attention, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Violations, most have been resolved, and routine inspections have generally resulted in passing outcomes. The most recent permit on record was issued in October 2018 for unspecified work.