1869 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1869 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit old law tenement building located in East Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Ivy Bannister. The building has experienced repeated heating and hot water system issues, with at least five documented incidents of entire building outages between 2024 and 2025, including emergency complaints in January and May 2025. While most of these complaints were eventually resolved, there were instances where inspectors could not gain access to verify the conditions.

The building also had paint and plaster complaints regarding walls and ceilings in late 2022, which were classified as non-emergency violations. It appears to have maintained good bedbug control, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested or eradicated units. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing all but two initial inspections in 2024, and has consistently filed its annual bedbug reports in compliance with HPD requirements. Recent issues have included various complaints about mobile food vendors in the vicinity, with the most recent complaint filed in June 2025 currently under investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The building's mechanical systems have faced scrutiny, with two "Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper" complaints in 2022-2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access for final verification. The property has an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 regarding an unauthorized illuminated sign, with a penalty of $1,250, though the balance due is listed as $0. The building's heating system problems are particularly notable, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges, despite most other infrastructure and pest management systems appearing to be adequately maintained. The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 resulted in a "Passed" status, which is consistent with the building's historical performance in this area.