1618 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1618 Madison Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Craig Harty. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues in recent months, with multiple emergency complaints filed between October 6-9, 2024, indicating persistent problems affecting the entire building.

Notable violations include locked boiler room access in the basement (current status: Open), and inadequate hot water provision in apartments 2B, 3A, and 4A, though some of these violations have been closed following inspection. Other open violations from October 2024 concern building maintenance issues, including a leaking roof, damaged fire retardant material, and problems with garbage storage. The building's recent history shows ongoing pest management efforts, with multiple rat activity inspections between 2024 and 2025, including both initial inspections and bait applications.

Bedbug reports from 2020-2024 show no recorded infestations. While there have been some minor maintenance violations documented over the years, including a 2019 permit issuance for unspecified work, the most pressing concerns appear to be the current heating system problems and rodent activity that have required repeated attention from city agencies. The building's management has generally responded to violations and inspection requests, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.