316 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 4-story, 10-unit building at 316 2nd Avenue in Gramercy, owned by Mansour Mehdizadeh, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2018, the building experienced serious sprinkler system and boiler-related issues that led to multiple Environmental Control Board violations, including unauthorized removal of sprinkler piping, a shut-off sprinkler main valve, and work performed without proper permits. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $2,600, though records indicate they were later resolved.

The building has also faced recurring boiler and plumbing inspection challenges, with a 2019 violation for failing to file annual boiler inspection reports still showing as active, and multiple complaints between 2018-2021 regarding various systems including plumbing leaks and inadequate sprinkler systems. The property's maintenance record shows a mix of compliance and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. While recent rodent inspections in 2025 show compliance, earlier inspections between 2014-2016 indicated periods of rat activity.

Bedbug reports from 2020-2024 consistently show zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. The building also experienced some construction-related safety issues in 2018, with a violation regarding falling roofing materials and excessive masonry materials during construction. Access issues have prevented some inspections from being completed, as evidenced by a 2021 Local Law 188 compliance inspection where the inspector was unable to gain access. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained regular rodent inspections and has been current with various permit applications, most recently for plumbing work in 2020.