1694 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

1694 Park Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Salomon Cojab. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly between 2019-2020, with multiple emergency complaints filed during this period. More recently, as of August 2024, there are several open housing maintenance code violations affecting units 1N, 2N, and 3N, including issues with door self-closing mechanisms and defective plastered surfaces.

The property has been subject to rodent-related issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, though the building passed some previous inspections dating back to 2021. There are also multiple active Department of Buildings violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023. The building has undergone various inspections related to health and safety, including carbon monoxide and smoke detector checks in 2019, all of which resulted in no violations or required corrections.

A significant incident occurred in 2018 when the building was found to have multiple violations related to illegal transient occupancy, including inadequate fire safety systems and means of egress, though these violations were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance from 2021-2024, showing no infestations during these periods. Recent complaints regarding building shaking/vibrating and illegal hotel room usage in 2021 were investigated, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the reported conditions.