340 East 34th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

340 East 34th Street is a 16-story, 200-unit residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Kamran Elghanayan. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in late 2023 and late 2022, with multiple complaints registered through HPD, including a December 2023 complaint that affected the entire building. Other notable complaints include a chemical odor incident in April 2022 and pest-related issues in July 2022 and June 2020, though no violations were found in the 2022 inspection.

The building underwent facade work in 2019-2020, during which several Environmental Control Board violations were issued to contractors regarding safety procedures and tenant protection plans, though these were ultimately resolved with penalties totaling $10,000. The property has maintained a relatively good record regarding bedbug and rodent infestations, with no bedbug incidents reported since 2020 and most recent rodent inspections in 2018 showing no significant issues, though a January 2025 inspection noted rat activity. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple permits for various maintenance and improvement work since 2020, including several emergency work permits.

Recent inspections demonstrate some ongoing maintenance needs, with the most current records showing a rat activity notice in 2025, though this appears to be an isolated instance based on historical data. The building's history shows a pattern of heat-related complaints, especially during winter months, and periodic maintenance challenges during facade work periods. While recent bedbug reports show no current infestations, and rodent inspections have generally passed, the recurring heat issues and occasional pest complaints suggest some ongoing maintenance and systems reliability concerns. The property has maintained compliance with most regulatory requirements, with building systems generally passing inspections, though there have been notable instances requiring regulatory intervention during periods of active construction and maintenance work.