1 Morningside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10025

1 Morningside Drive, an 18-story, 295-unit building constructed in 2008, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout its history, with a particular focus on elevator problems and various system outages. The most recent maintenance concerns, as of mid-2024, include unsanitary conditions related to mold and flooring issues reported in July 2024, though no violations were issued following inspections. The building has a documented history of elevator-related complaints, with multiple reports between 2018 and 2025 showing recurring issues, including failures to repair devices, inoperative components, and certification problems that led to penalties.

Recent elevator complaints in 2024 received Oath Violations, indicating some level of enforcement response. The property has experienced several system outages affecting resident quality of life, including power outages (2023) and lighting problems (2020), though these incidents were also resolved without violations. A concerning air quality issue involving chemical vapors was reported in 2022, and the building underwent several inspections from 2016 to 2025, consistently passing rodent control inspections.

Notably, the building reported a single instance of bedbug infestation in 2021-2022, though subsequent years showed zero infestations. The building's maintenance record includes multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly related to flooring issues, plumbing problems, and general maintenance concerns, though most of these were resolved through appropriate channels. The property is currently under the ownership of AVB Morningside Park, LLC, and while many historical violations have been resolved, there have been recent complaints regarding elevator systems that remain ongoing as of 2025.