1279 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01443-0030Map
Owner of record: Bedford Equities LLC
1279 1 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 52 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bedford Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 15, 2025. 3 of the 16 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 24
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door.
May 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing a kick stand stopper installed at south door to basement at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at fire doors between the east and west section at public hall, 6th story
Oct 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at fire escape, 1st story
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 34
- Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Oct 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 19, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(03)secure handrail inside car properly.(22)clean car top
Sep 4, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 26, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 26, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 26, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 26, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to building dept records. class 'a' dwelling unit #5a has been converted to package storeage room for the building. note entire kitchen no longer present in apt #5a. occupancy of apt #5a as p
Jul 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35442154z issued on 07-09-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Sep 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35442155k issued on 07-09-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a ce
Sep 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35386328x issued on 02/03/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. lfor work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Jul 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection i observed at 1st floor (ground fl) store at exp4 close enclosure addition imploding/obstruction public sidewak way 69th stree
Jul 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection at 1st floor store awning patsy pizzeria at 69 st side is blocking fire escpe drop down ladder emergency exit. need to remove
Jul 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: @ tim eof inspi observed @ 1st fl store awning patsy pizzeria @ 69 st side is blocking fire escape drop down ladder emetgency exit, need to remove obstruc
May 3, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ time of insp i observed @ 1st fl (ground fl) store @ exp. #4 close enclosure addition imploding/obstruction public walkway 69th st side, approx. 6' of
May 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation 35386328x issued on 02/03/19 and to file a certificate of correcton to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit. rmdy: com
May 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted: @1st fl (ground level) store erected additionbump out glass wrap around encloser @ exp1+4 approx 5ft deep*10ft high*35 ft long also noted removed load bearing wall @exp1+4 enlarbing/
Feb 13, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner noted:@1st fl (groud floor) store @exp#4 glass enclosure addition imploding/obstruction public walkway on 69th side. approx 6ft of extension obstructing
Feb 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted:1st fl store awning patsy pizzeria @ 69th st side is blocking/obstructing fire escape drop down ladder emergency exit.previous ecis#35271941y.rem: remove ob
Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/violation#35271941yissued on 07/28/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.awning on 69 st side was blocking the fire escape drop ladder.
Sep 6, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue#35260413r failure to provide unobstructed passageway. awning at patsy's pizzeria on the 69th st side is blocking the drop down ladder for the fire escape. remedy: remove obstruction.
Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: installed a projected illuminated accessory business sign double facad saying"patsy's pizzeria" below 2nd fl windows sill at corner of exp#1&4. also installed illuminated accessory
May 16, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at exp#4 awning & restaurant enclosure of patsy's pizzaria are obstructing the drop ladder of the fire escape from raching the sidewalk. remedy: comply
May 16, 2017 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit observed 11/26/12 at 1:30 p.m. electricalsign.electrical sign has been installed prior to inspection.an electrical permit for such sign was not obtained sign#1 is 15"x8'w/lettering
Nov 26, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
Shed does not meet building code specification. at time of inspection sidewalk shed waserected and xxxxx.painting work was in progress. side toward buildinb of the sidwalk shed was 3'to 4' away for m th ebldg a
Sep 17, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted wood and glasws enclosure erected at right side of alleyway a<nd entrance to above premises at groung story creating a gift shop remedy remove illegal structure forthwith
Jan 5, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Elevator
Maintenance
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2018 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 4H
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Mold
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 6F
Close - General
Mold
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 9, 2006 · Apt 5H
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2006 · Apt 5H
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2-I
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 23,575 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,800 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-8
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1443 / 30
- Assessed value
- $6,516,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114650, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 1279 1 Avenue
Who owns 1279 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bedford Equities LLC.
Does 1279 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 1279 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 52 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1279 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1279 1 Avenue?
It has 52 residential units and 55 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.