361 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 5-story, 6-unit tenement building at 361 3rd Avenue in Kips Bay, owned by Davin Chew and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly during 2018. The most notable incident occurred in August-September 2018, when the entire building faced multiple heat and hot water outages, with at least ten complaints filed during this period, resulting in issued violations. Additional safety concerns were documented in late 2018 with emergency complaints regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were subsequently closed in January 2019.

Recent records show that the building has maintained an active bedbug-free status from 2020 through 2025, with no reported infestations. However, two concerning violations from 2023 remain open regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2021. The building's emergency systems were addressed in January 2019, with violations related to safety signs and garbage disposal being resolved.

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2010 through 2025, indicating effective pest management. A significant complaint regarding construction work without proper permits was filed in January 2021, though this was resolved with no penalty imposed. The building's maintenance record shows regular inspections and prompt attention to most complaints, though some violations from 2018 technically remain "open" status in the system, primarily relating to building management requirements rather than immediate tenant health and safety concerns.