1779 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

1779 Madison Avenue is a 5-story, 19-unit Old Law Tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Ginger Otis. The building has experienced recurring issues with water and heating systems, most notably with an open slow water leak complaint filed in April 2025, and multiple heat/hot water complaints, including two emergency reports in April 2025 and a building-wide heating issue in December 2019.

There have also been several plumbing-related complaints over the years, including issues with bathtubs/showers and basins/sinks in 2020 and 2022 respectively. While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections between 2017 and 2025, it has faced some safety concerns, particularly in 2023 when it received violations for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 204, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting, with the most recent reports (2024) indicating no current infestations, and prior reports from 2021 showing eradication of 20 units.

Recent records indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems, though many previous complaints have been resolved. The building's inspection history shows consistent passing results for rodent inspections, and while there have been various maintenance issues, most have been addressed through HPD inspections and corrections. The most significant current concern appears to be the open water leak complaint from April 2025, though it is worth noting that many complaints have been closed without violations being issued, suggesting that while maintenance issues occur, they are often addressed promptly once reported.