
1520 York Avenue Tops Upper East Side Legionella Violations
City health officials say 82 cooling towers on the Upper East Side tested positive for Legionella, with 110 violations issued across buildings. 1520 York Avenue had the most violations (nine) and a $9,000 fine for failing to test every 31 days and for lacking a maintenance plan; the new 31‑days testing rule took effect in May. Across the area, 60% of tested towers had issues. Final DNA results to pinpoint the source are expected in August. About 92 people have been sickened and six remain in hospital; no new cases have been reported since mid‑July, and all towers have since been cleaned and disinfected.













