242 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 17-unit, 5-story tenement building at 242 East 3rd Street in the East Village, owned by Peter Polow, has experienced several significant issues over its history, particularly regarding heating systems and safety compliance. Most recently, there were heat and hot water complaints recorded in November 2021, affecting the entire building, with complaints filed on both November 4 and November 10, though conditions were reportedly restored according to HPD.

The building has a notable history of heating system issues, with violations documented as far back as 1997 (in apartments 4, 10, and 14) when hot water provision was insufficient, though these violations were certified as corrected by 2019. Apartment 10 had multiple safety violations identified in 2011, including problems with doors, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors, all of which were certified as corrected in 2018. The building underwent several inspections and complaints regarding potential illegal conversions and construction violations in 2020-2021, though these were either closed without violations or with the inspector unable to gain access.

Notably, while there was one bedbug incident reported in 2022, the building has maintained a pest-free record in subsequent years (2023-2025), with no reported infestations or re-infestations. Recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, with only one 'Rat Activity' notice in 2020. The property has shown improvement in maintenance and safety compliance in recent years, with all known violations from the 1990s and 2011 being resolved, and regular rodent inspections passed.