1391 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 43-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 1391 Madison Avenue, owned by Thomas Ahn, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is an ongoing heat and hot water problem reported in October 2024 that was closed without access for inspection, and persistent facade maintenance issues from 2021 noting cracks, rust, and peeling paint on the exterior walls with an active violation carrying a $1,250 penalty. The building has also faced indoor air quality concerns, including a sewage odor in September 2024 and rodent-related problems that emerged in 2023-2024.

Multiple housing maintenance code violations are currently active, including issues with swarm conditions and failure to file required safety reports. While there have been documented rodent activity periods, including in April 2023, recent inspections in 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building has a mixed record of maintenance responses, with some issues being promptly addressed while others remain unresolved.

Historical violations from 2020 included problems with a self-closing door in apartment 6C, though this was subsequently closed. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free reporting since 2019, with no infested units documented in the past seven reporting periods. The Department of Buildings records indicate some improvements in building maintenance, with recent rodent inspections passing and the elimination of visible rodent activity, though the presence of "rat activity" was noted in 2023. The building's age (built in 1920) and classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it requires ongoing maintenance attention, as evidenced by the history of various violations and service requests.