282 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

282 3rd Avenue is a 4-unit, 4-story old law tenement building located in Gramercy, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Alex Kaskel. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in early 2025, with multiple complaints about heat/hot water problems, water supply issues, and both ceiling and wall paint/plaster problems. HPD inspections were unable to be completed during this period due to access issues. The building has also faced ongoing rodent challenges, with rat activity observed in April and March 2025, though bait was applied in July 2025.

A particularly concerning pattern emerges from the recent complaints, as several service requests from January 2025 across different categories (including plumbing, water leaks, mold, and unsanitary conditions) were marked as "Closed" despite inspections not being completed. Prior to 2025, the building had several notable violations and complaints. In 2023, there were violations regarding excessively hot water (exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit) in apartment 3A, and in 2022-2023 there were multiple complaints about work being conducted without proper permits, though inspections typically found no violations warranting penalties. The property has maintained a consistent record of properly reporting bedbug activity, with no infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2025).

The most recent building inspection in 2023 showed one violation related to not filing the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, though this was dismissed in January 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of compliance and ongoing issues, with recent concerns focusing primarily on heating, plumbing, and water-related problems. The property has passed multiple rodent inspections in the past (2011-2018), but recent inspections in 2025 indicate new challenges in this area. While the building has documented permits issued for various work, including plumbing and electrical work, the pattern of complaints and inspection access issues in early 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that merit attention.