62 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

62 East 3rd Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building dating back to 1839, located in the East Village neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in late 2024 and into 2025, with multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to water leaks, door/windows, plumbing, and electrical problems.

Notably, there is an open Class B violation regarding the illegal conversion of a cellar space into a Class A apartment, which has generated additional regulatory scrutiny including an active ECB violation with a $1,250 penalty. The building's heating and hot water systems have been subject to violations, including inadequate heat and hot water supply in the basement apartment, though some of these violations have been certified as corrected. The property underwent significant complaint activity regarding basic building systems between September and December 2024, with multiple instances of HPD inspectors unable to gain access to investigate various complaints, including power outages, plumbing issues, and window/door problems.

A thorough inspection in December 2024 led to several violation notices for the basement apartment, including issues with heating, hot water, and unauthorized plumbing fixtures. The building has maintained a good record regarding rodent inspections, consistently passing all inspections from 2019 through 2025, and shows no recent bedbug infestations according to the most recent reporting period. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, as evidenced by various "closed" statuses on service requests and violations, the recurring nature of the problems, particularly during 2024, suggests ongoing building maintenance challenges.