2234 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 2234 1st Avenue in East Harlem, currently owned by Corner 1st And 115, LLC, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly between March and April 2025. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed for both apartment-specific and building-wide problems, though many inspections were unable to gain access for verification.

More recently, two unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests were filed in April 2025 and remain open as of now. The building's recent history shows concerning patterns of rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 indicating rat presence, including failed compliance results in June 2025 and April 2024. The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations from late 2024, including requirements to address carbon monoxide detector notifications, smoke detector postings, and issues with electrical safety in common areas.

While there were inspections for bedbug infestations showing no affected units between 2021-2024, and a one-time work without permit complaint in 2023 that was resolved, the building's current challenges appear focused on heating system reliability and pest management. Three heating and hot water emergencies were recorded in April 2025 alone, with many related complaints unable to be properly inspected due to access issues. The property has maintained permit compliance in recent years, with multiple electrical and plumbing permits issued between 2018-2019, though housing maintenance issues continue to be a significant concern for residents.