Would renters recommend 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065?

50% of tenants who reviewed 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065?

100% of tenants who reviewed 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 have any open violations?

This building has 18 open violations.

Has 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 had any litigation cases?

This building has 5 housing court litigation cases.

When was 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1900, this building has 28 units and 6 floors.

Who owns or manages 1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065?

1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 is owned or managed by 1278-1284 First Avenue Realty LLC.

1278 1 Avenue

Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10065

28 units·6 floors·Built in 1900

3.5

4 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

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Pest control

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Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

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Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.64Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Any updates on noise levels?

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3Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

1278 1 Avenue

Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10065

28 units·6 floors·Built in 1900

3.5

4 reviews

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About 1278 1 Avenue

1278 1 Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.5/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 100% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 18 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Managed by 1278-1284 First Avenue Realty LLC, the building at 1278 1 Avenue in Lenox Hill, Manhattan has 6 floors and 28 units. Built in 1900, it is a pre-war building reflecting the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The Q, 6, and M subway lines are nearby, providing transit accessibility throughout Manhattan. Lenox Hill is a residential area of Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent renter feedback for 1278 1 Avenue highlights its prime Upper East Side location and generally quiet, neighborly environment as major pluses. Many appreciate the responsive super and good water pressure. However, the building's aging infrastructure leads to heating issues, creaky radiators, occasional power outages, and concerns over pest control. Cleanliness and garbage management are inconsistent, with some noting shared trash areas and occasional mess at the entrance. Apartments are small with limited storage and no AC, making units better suited for short-term stays. Renters suggest improved maintenance, pest control, and renovations to enhance comfort and livability.

Reviews of 1278 1 Avenue

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Tiny, old apartments in great location

Pros

Affordable at the time, amazing location, fairly quiet at back of the building, has ceiling fans

Cons

Old building so power would go out when I used more than one kitchen appliance at a time (oven and microwave). The trash area is shared with the business next door and another building. There's no real lobby area and the entrance was sometimes dirty with water. Very small rooms and no living area, so really only good for short term. No view from back units. No AC and windows have fire escape so you need bulky standing unit or it gets very hot. You're cut off from the neighborhood during NYC Marathon day. Small closets and limited storage.

Advice to the owners

Improve heating, electric, keep rent fair for size of space

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Decent UES apartment

Pros

Clean, and responsive super. Good water pressure.

Cons

Loud, near the hospital so sirens go on all night. Radiator was very creaky.

Advice to the owners

Keep up with radiator maintenance.

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

4Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

1278 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065 has rent-stabilized units.

This building has no recorded evictions.

Building owners and associates

G
George Aryeh
3.4(7)
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4 buildings
C
Cce Management Corp
3.5(4)
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1 building
S
Shireen Aryeh
3.4(7)
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3 buildings
D
Daniel Garcia
3.5(4)
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1 building

George Aryeh

3.4(7)

4 buildings

Cce Management Corp

3.5(4)

1 building

Shireen Aryeh

3.4(7)

3 buildings

Daniel Garcia

3.5(4)

1 building

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals