1976 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1976 2nd Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Leon Sutton and classified as an OLD LAW TENEMENT in East Harlem. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most notably in recent months (December 2023), with multiple emergency complaints filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspections were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Previous heating system concerns were documented throughout 2022, including multiple complaints in October 2022 where violations were issued. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in May 2023, when HPD investigated multiple issues including mold, water leaks, and problems with walls and ceilings, though no violations were issued for these conditions. Significant safety and compliance issues have been documented in recent years, including three open violations from October 2022 related to faulty smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 5D, and another violation regarding locked heating system access.

The building underwent several Local Law 188 inspections between 2023-2024, with the most recent compliance checks showing no enforcement action required. Historical records indicate all 16 units experienced bedbug infestations in 2018-2019, but subsequent annual reports from 2019-2023 show zero infested units. The building has maintained consistent rodent inspection compliance, passing all inspections from 2018 through 2025, and recent building improvements were documented through various permits, including electrical work permitted in 2020.