1131 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 21-story, 256-unit residential building at 1131 3rd Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Jon Shechter and constructed in 1961, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2024, the building generated complaints regarding water leaks with damp spots and ceiling paint/plaster issues, though Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to access the affected areas for verification. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with two emergency complaints recorded in 2019 about system failures affecting the entire building, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored prior to inspection.

There was also a plumbing complaint in 2018 that could not be inspected due to access being denied. The Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued multiple violations related to inspection compliance, specifically for failing to file external low pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, and for not submitting the 2017 annual boiler inspection report. While these violations were ultimately dismissed, in July 2024, the building received non-emergency complaints about water leaks and ceiling issues.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2012 and 2021, with all inspections passing successfully, suggesting effective pest control measures. Bedbug reports show relatively low incidence, with no infestations reported in the most recent filing period (2023-2024), though there was one confirmed case in 2022 and two in 2019, all reportedly eradicated successfully. The building has received multiple permits in recent years for various maintenance work, with the most recent activity occurring in 2021-2022, indicating ongoing building upkeep and compliance efforts.