234 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The six-story, 19-unit residential building at 234 East 3rd Street in the East Village, owned by Jose Moran, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2001. The most recent concerns center around heat and hot water systems, with an October 2024 complaint filed but not investigated due to lack of access (similar to a 2021 incident). The building has faced multiple water-related issues, with emergency water leak complaints in early 2023 showing varying degrees of severity (slow and heavy flow).

A cluster of pest-related complaints emerged in 2023, particularly affecting apartment 1C, which has documented violations for both mice and roach infestations, along with multiple unsanitary condition complaints. The property has maintained a regular bedbug-free record, with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2025 across all units. Recent inspections from 2022 to 2025 have consistently passed rodent inspections, indicating effective pest management in this area.

The building's elevator system had some historical complaints, particularly in 2019 and 2021, but inspections did not find violations warranting further action. Current open violations primarily concern apartment 1C, including issues with plastered surfaces, water leaks, and pest infestations. While many previous violations have been resolved, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heat/hot water systems and water-related problems, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. However, the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and consistently passes rodent inspections.