2336 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

2336 1st Avenue is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building in East Harlem, owned by Luis Vargas and constructed in 1900 as an Old Law Tenement. The property has experienced ongoing infrastructure issues in 2024-2025, particularly with heating and hot water systems, receiving multiple emergency violation notifications between March and May 2025. Recent inspections in October 2023 revealed several open violations, including inadequate hot water in apartment 5B, defective entrance door lock, and access issues to the heating system in the boiler room.

Apartment 4A was previously cited in October 2024 for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were certified. The building has also faced pest management challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports in 2024-2025 and recent rat bait applications in 2025. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020-2025, showing no infested units during this period.

While some issues have been resolved, such as historical problems with bathroom caulking in apartment 5B, the recurring nature of heating system complaints and security-related violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building underwent some renovations in 2019, as evidenced by several permits for unspecified work, including plumbing and electrical modifications. The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues over the past few years, including water leak incidents in December 2024, and historical violations related to paint conditions in 2022. The most pressing current concerns appear to be related to building-wide heating systems and security features, though numerous violations from 2023-2024 remain open and require monitoring for resolution.