2015 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

2015 1st Avenue is a 6-story, 12-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Jacob Frumkin. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April and June 2025, including one current open safety complaint regarding a smoke detector. These recent complaints follow a pattern of heating system problems documented in 2024, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received several complaints about inadequate heat and hot water across different units.

The building also faces regulatory challenges, with multiple open violations noted as of January 2024, including concerns about self-closing doors in the public hall and bulkhead areas on the 6th story, as well as encumbrances consisting of furniture in the public hall. The property has a documented history of infrastructure issues, including façade problems noted in 2022, with violations related to defective masonry and fire escape obstruction resulting in ECB penalties. A series of complaints regarding building stability and vibrations were filed between 2019 and 2020, though inspections indicated no violations warranted. While the building has demonstrated sustained efforts to address rodent control issues, with multiple inspections showing compliance in recent years (2023-2025), earlier inspections between 2020-2022 indicated rat activity.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past six years of mandatory reporting. The building has generally complied with safety regulations, as evidenced by recent passing rodent inspections in 2023-2025, though the current safety complaint regarding a smoke detector remains unresolved. Significant recent improvements include the resolution of several heating system violations and the proper posting of required safety notices and inspection certificates in accordance with building codes. The property has demonstrated compliance with multiple Housing Maintenance Code requirements, though some open violations related to emergency safety systems and door functionality continue to be addressed.