692 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

692 3rd Avenue is a 5-story Old Law Tenement building located in Midtown, owned by Rafael Carchi and constructed in 1915. The building has experienced several significant structural and maintenance issues over the past several years, most notably in 2020 when serious facade problems were identified, including spalling bricks, skewed lintels, and concerns about the building's support system.

These issues led to the installation of temporary bracing and multiple violation notices, requiring the owner to undertake stabilization work under Department of Buildings supervision. In 2021, the building received multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to work without a permit and failure to comply with Commissioner’s orders, resulting in penalties totaling $10,000, though the balance was subsequently paid. The building has also faced recurring administrative challenges, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance, receiving violations in 2021-2024 for failure to file the required annual reports, though recent filings (most recently in July 2025) indicate no current infestations.

While there have been no reported rodent issues in recent years, with the most recent inspection in February 2025 passing, it's worth noting that there was at least one instance of rat activity reported in 2012. The property has maintained 100% occupancy during inspections and has no active environmental concerns as of 2025. The building's current status shows improved compliance with health and safety regulations, with recent inspections passing, though the history of violations suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance.