2033 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
The 25-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 2033 1st Avenue in East Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Benzion Morgenstern, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there have been repeated issues with water systems, including water supply problems in November 2024 that prompted an HPD inspection attempt, and a heavy water leak complaint in May 2023. The building's plumbing infrastructure has faced multiple emergencies, as evidenced by three separate Housing Maintenance Code complaints regarding heat/hot water issues (2021, 2019) and various building safety concerns, including fire escape violations in 2021 that resulted in HPD citations.
There have been significant fire safety concerns, as documented in 2021, when violations were issued regarding fire escape alterations, and the building was required to maintain a fire guard due to observed fire hazards. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown ongoing challenges with rodent control, with repeated documentation of rat activity between January and May 2025, despite multiple bait applications. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance requests, as evidenced by the closure of various complaints through HPD and DOHMH, though access issues have sometimes hindered inspections. Historical records show consistent bedbug-free status from 2020 through 2024, with no reported infestations.
The property underwent significant activity in 2019-2021, with multiple permits issued for various works, including plumbing and electrical maintenance. Compliance with environmental and safety standards has been mixed, with several violations issued in 2021 regarding exit passageways and construction-related issues, though most have been resolved by 2023. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record and addressed some maintenance issues, the recurring nature of water supply problems, rodent activity, and past fire safety concerns suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management. Recent maintenance records indicate some improvement in response times to service requests, though access issues for inspections remain a documented pattern.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 25 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1910 |
| Total area | 15973 sq ft |
| Floors | 6 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 2033 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
- 2033 1/2 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
- 350 East 105th St, New York, NY 10029
- 352 East 105th St, New York, NY 10029
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