291 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

291 East 3rd Street is a 6-story, 11-unit residential building constructed in 1900 and located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly evident in 2023-2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding inadequate heat and water supply. In January 2024, violations were confirmed in Apartment 5A for both inadequate heat and scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees, along with access issues to the building's heating system.

Previous violations were also documented in January 2023 for Apartment 6B, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The elevator system has been a concern, with multiple complaints about the single device on property/no alternate service, particularly notable in 2024, though inspections did not warrant violations at the time. The building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with periodic reports of rat activity, particularly in 2022-2023, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 shows "Passed" results.

A significant Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 was related to elevator door lock monitoring requirements, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. While there have been documented pest issues and unsanitary conditions, particularly in late 2023, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019. The property has undergone regular compliance inspections, though access issues have sometimes complicated investigations of reported conditions.