1408 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 17-unit old law tenement building at 1408 Madison Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Bita Sassouni, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. As of February 2025, there is currently an open complaint regarding a slow water leak that remains unresolved. Earlier this year, in January 2025, there was an emergency heat/hot water issue in one apartment, though this was reportedly resolved within four days.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all eight annual reports (2018-2025) showing zero infested or eradicated units, and no re-infestations. Rodent control appears to be well-managed, with all eleven inspections from 2017 through May 2025 passing successfully. The building's recent history includes one health department complaint in June 2023 regarding food establishment conditions, which was addressed and closed by June 2024.

A violation was recorded in March 2023 concerning the filing of the annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved as subsequent reports have been filed correctly. The property received two permits in July 2018 for equipment and elevator work, indicating some maintenance or improvements were undertaken during that period. While the outstanding water leak complaint in 2025 and the previous heat/hot water issue are notable, the building's overall maintenance record shows regular compliance with housing maintenance codes and consistent attention to pest control measures.