Pros: layout and closet space Cons: walls cracking, insufficient water pressure, temperamental water temperature, door intercom doesn't work, ceiling water damage, ceiling falling down due to water damage, cockroaches…
109 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1910 building, 5 floors, 10 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by 1ST AVENUE PROPERTY OWNER LLC. Public records show 27 open violations, 13 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BOILER ROOM DOOR AT CELLAR
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BULKHEAD DOOR (HINGES) LEADING TO ROOF , 5th STORY
Pros: layout and closet space Cons: walls cracking, insufficient water pressure, temperamental water temperature, door intercom doesn't work, ceiling water damage, ceiling falling down due to water damage, cockroaches…
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ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
Graffiti
General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding