2288 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, three-unit tenement building at 2288 1st Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Adem Brija, has an extensive history since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in September 2024, there was an emergency heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has demonstrated consistent compliance with rodent control requirements, passing all inspections from 2017 through April 2025. Bedbug reporting shows no infestations or eradications in the past four consecutive reporting periods from 2021 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management. The building has had three consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 to 2023 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations have since been closed.

An access issue occurred in September 2018 for a Department of Buildings complaint regarding unpermitted work, though this was resolved through a second final attempt. Regular inspections and prompt response to complaints indicate general maintenance adherence, though the recent heat and hot water complaint may warrant attention. The building's age and history as an Old Law Tenement are typical for the East Harlem neighborhood, and while there have been several violations and complaints over the years, most have been resolved promptly and recent records show improved compliance with housing maintenance requirements.