162 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

162 3rd Avenue is a 15-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building located in Gramercy and owned by David Shemel. Built in 1900, the property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems, with the most recent complaint in December 2024 being classified as an emergency by the Housing Maintenance Code, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has also faced structural and safety concerns, including two active Building Code violations from September 2024 related to illegal electrical work and an unauthorized building extension, with associated fines of $1,870.00. Previous violations have addressed issues such as fire safety concerns in the 4th floor public hall (2020) and window air conditioning unit maintenance (2023). While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 passing, but there were instances of rat activity noted in 2018 and 2016.

The property has undergone regular health and safety inspections, with no major violations being issued regarding flooring/stairs, unsanitary conditions in garbage storage areas, or food establishment compliance. Multiple complaints about unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwellings were filed in recent years, though inspections did not warrant violations at the time. The building's annual bedbug reporting and regular rodent inspections suggest ongoing monitoring of pest control efforts, with recent data showing no infestations or eradications reported.