Large East Harlem affordable rental backed by long-term HUD regulatory covenants, where winter heat calls and indoor air signals mark the main operational paper trail.
A 232-unit East Harlem rental operating under LIHTC and HUD affordable housing regulatory programs. Covenants lock the entire property into long-term affordability rules under agency oversight. Three things to know:
Winter heat and hot water calls are the main internal friction. Records show 32 heat and hot water complaints over the past year, marking heating as the primary operational pain point. Multiple calls were logged as building-wide issues during winter cold spells, alongside an open September 2026 boiler defect filing.
Surrounding air quality and food-venting calls suggest occasional riser bleed. The immediate area shows 9 indoor air quality reports and 4 food establishment calls over the last 12 months. Fume and odor complaints typically travel through shared HVAC or kitchen risers, making unit location relative to ground-floor commercial spaces key.
Open fire escape and boiler items remain active on the log. Recent entries include an open safety report regarding fire escape conditions alongside smoking calls in smoke-free areas. While routine plumbing and electrical calls get addressed, open safety items warrant a direct check.
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1951 1st Avenue is a 232-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1016720017). This building is associated with Aspen 2016 LLC. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 2003, this elevator apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 68 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed October 7, 2026.
The building last changed hands on June 27, 2016 for $70,000,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 74/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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