2266 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

2266 1st Avenue is a four-story, three-unit residential building in East Harlem, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by James Pisacano. The building has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most recent being a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in November 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to confirm the problem. The property has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with multiple complaints and inspections between 2022 and 2025, including a failed inspection in February 2023, though subsequent inspections generally passed.

There have been significant concerns regarding building sanitation, particularly in March 2023 when violations were issued related to garbage and recycling storage, with an open violation from April 2024 regarding insufficient garbage receptacles. The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with violations noted in 2021-2022 that have since been resolved, as subsequent filings from 2023-2024 show no reported infestations. A recent complaint regarding unauthorized work and an improperly installed illuminated sign was recorded in 2024, resulting in an active violation with a penalty of $1,280.

While the building's history shows recurring maintenance challenges, particularly with heat and sanitation, recent rodent inspections from 2023-2025 have generally passed, suggesting some improvement in this area. The property's bedbug history indicates sporadic issues, though recent reporting periods show no current infestations. The building's documented violations and service requests suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance monitoring by various city agencies.