2061 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

2061 2nd Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Joey Araman. The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues throughout 2024, with multiple emergency service requests related to water supply problems in December alone. An open rat sighting complaint was filed in December 2023, and while the building has undergone several rodent control measures in 2024-2025, including bait applications, inspections have consistently revealed rat activity, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 passing but showing previous compliance issues and the presence of rodents.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, including multiple failed HPD inspections in 2018 related to plumbing, mold, and window conditions where inspectors were unable to gain access. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations over the years. In 2021, there were serious concerns regarding building safety, including a blocked roof hatch door that created a hazardous condition for tenants, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

Recent violations from 2023 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections were dismissed. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2020-2024, showing zero infested units during the past five reporting periods. While some violations have been promptly addressed, the persistent water supply issues and ongoing rodent activity remain significant concerns. Recent documentation shows that while some health and safety violations have been resolved, including various emergency violations from 2018 related to mold, window frames, and plumbing, the recurrence of service requests and rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.