2250 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 8-unit residential building at 2250 1st Avenue in East Harlem, owned by George Aryeh, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water being reported in January 2023 alone. In four separate incidents between January 14-23, 2023, and January 22-31, 2019, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to apartments for inspection.

While heat and hot water were reportedly restored following the January 2023 incidents, the building's heating system appears to be a persistent concern. Additionally, the building has been subject to two Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 and 2022 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in any dwelling units between 2019-2024, as evidenced by consistent zero counts in bedbug filings. The building has maintained good rodent control compliance, passing all inspections conducted between 2017 and 2025.

A complaint regarding blocked egress was filed in February 2019, but no violations were found at the time of inspection. One open violation from 2018 remains on record concerning encumbrances in the fifth-story public hall stairs, though it is unclear from the data whether this violation still exists today. While the heating system problems are notable, it's worth mentioning that no other recurring maintenance issues have been reported, and the building's rodent control program has consistently passed inspections, suggesting effective management in that area.