229 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 7-story, 12-unit residential building at 229 East 3rd Street in the East Village, owned by Rona Clemente, has experienced a series of recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2005. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of problems with heat and hot water systems, particularly during late 2023 and early 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed regarding inadequate service throughout the building. Recent water-related issues are evidenced by complaints in July and August 2023 about heavy water leaks, particularly affecting the 6A and 6B apartments, leading to violations being issued.

Ceiling maintenance has also been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints in 2023-2025 regarding paint and plaster conditions, including violations issued in April 2024 affecting the 6B apartment. While the building has maintained a zero-incident record for bedbugs in recent years (2020-2024), there were significant pest control issues documented in July 2023 when violations were issued for roach and mice infestations in apartment 6A. The building's systems and infrastructure have shown some concerning patterns, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding boiler conditions between 2020-2021, though no violations were found during inspections.

Recent inspections for rodent activity have consistently passed, suggesting improved pest management in recent years. The building's regulatory history includes several active violations as of 2023-2024, including one from August 2023 regarding defective plastered surfaces in 6A, and one from January 2024 regarding access to the heating system. Additionally, there are several outstanding Environmental Control Board violations from 2018-2022 related to the building's facade and critical examination reports, with associated penalties totaling $3,000. The building's bedbug reporting from 2020-2024 shows no recorded infestations, and recent rodent inspections have consistently passed.