544 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The four-story, three-unit, 1910 tenement building at 544 3rd Avenue in Murray Hill, currently owned by Alvin Kihn, has experienced several notable events over the past five years. Most concerning were the 2022 boiler-related violations, including dangerously high carbon monoxide levels (300 PPM) in January 2022, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty, though this was later resolved. The building has had recurring issues with food establishment-related complaints, with three separate incidents between 2019 and 2021 involving rodent/insect/garbage problems, though these were all marked as "administratively closed" after being addressed.

A heat and hot water emergency complaint from January 2019 was resolved within four days. The building has maintained a good rodent inspection record, with all inspections from 2010 through 2025 passing successfully, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2021 to 2024. Recent compliance efforts appear to be improving, with the most recent bedbug reports (2024) showing zero infestation counts, and the building passing its most recent rodent inspection in March 2025.

However, there have been recurring violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, with notices of violation issued in 2021, 2023, and 2024 under Housing Maintenance Code § HMC. The Department of Buildings conducted an inspection in 2022 that revealed multiple issues, including openings on ceilings and walls, a non-fire-rated boiler room door, and missing chimney base cleanout, though these violations were ultimately resolved. While most complaints and violations have been addressed and closed, the pattern of food establishment complaints and boiler issues suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges, though recent inspections indicate these may be improving. [Note: All information presented is based on available building data and should not be interpreted as recommendations or conclusions about the property's current state.]