105 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 17-story, 155-unit residential building at 105 3rd Avenue in the East Village, owned by Ulises Ruiz and constructed in 1964, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Notably, in mid-2023, the building faced multiple pest-related violations, occurring in July and August, with one such case documented in apartment 5K. The property has also encountered recurring sanitary concerns, particularly in 2020, involving garbage/recycling storage issues during multiple inspection attempts.

More recently, in August 2023, several housing maintenance code violations were recorded, including the need for proper signage regarding building regulations and self-closing door requirements in the compactor room. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding building safety and compliance matters. In 2022-2023, there were multiple Department of Buildings complaints and violations related to construction safety, seismic stability, and façade inspection requirements.

The elevator maintenance records indicate an active violation regarding the failure to file a required Category 1 inspection/test. While rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2019, there was a notable cluster of complaints in 2020 regarding unsanitary conditions, including issues with garbage storage. The building has experienced various construction-related safety violations, particularly in 2022, when issues regarding inadequate sidewalk sheds and worker safety were documented, resulting in several fines totaling over $10,000, though these were later resolved. The most recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown improvements in regulatory compliance, with the building passing recent rodent inspections and having certain previously identified violations resolved or dismissed.