311 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 6-story New Law tenement building at 311 East 3rd Street in the East Village, built in 1920, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heat and water systems. In May 2024, residents reported issues with heat and hot water that required HPD intervention, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with similar complaints in May 2019 affecting the entire building. Additional issues have included a slow water leak (2024), intercom system problems (2024), and multiple reports of mold (2019), though no violations were issued for these conditions upon inspection.

The building's maintenance record shows several open violations that warrant attention, particularly those associated with Apartment 28, including problems with electrical outlets, self-closing doors, and window repairs (2019), as well as a window frame violation from 2019. While there were bedbug infestations reported in 2019 (affecting 2 units), subsequent annual filings from 2020-2024 show no infestations. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2019, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing no issues. The property has undergone various inspections and received permits for maintenance work, including electrical and plumbing repairs in 2019, though access issues during some inspections have limited compliance verification.

The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows an improvement in infestation management, with no bedbug cases reported since 2019. However, the recurring heat, water, and maintenance issue reports suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and response access. The most recent inspection results for rodent control are consistently passed, indicating effective pest management in this area. The property has maintained its annual bedbug reporting requirements as of 2024, with all recent filings showing zero infested units.