1680 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 66-unit, 6-story building at 1680 York Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Jeffrey Manocherian, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025 alone, there have been multiple heat/hot water complaints (including entire building and apartment-specific issues), an open door/window-related complaint, and rodent sightings, with inspections showing rat activity as recently as April 2025. A significant cluster of complaints occurred in 2024, including multiple water leak issues, including a slow leak, and problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings.

The building has faced recurring rodent infestations, with inspection records showing rat activity in 2024 and 2025, though a compliance inspection in June 2025 passed. The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations associated with Apartment 1G, including issues with mold, water leaks, and plaster surfaces. Historical maintenance records show various violations and complaints since 2018, including electrical work issues, illegal plumbing work, and elevator concerns.

The building's systems have required attention, as evidenced by violations for failing to file various required inspections and reports, though some of these were later dismissed. There have been five consecutive years of bedbug reports indicating no infestations between 2019-2025, suggesting effective pest management in this area. Recent building permits from 2018-2025 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement work, though specific details about the nature of these changes are not provided in the available data. The building's history suggests persistent challenges with infrastructure maintenance, particularly regarding water-related issues and pest control, though recent compliance inspections indicate some improvements in these areas.