1319 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

1319 3rd Avenue is a 5-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Emile Boulay. The building has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent months, with significant complaints registered between November 22-26, 2023 including plumbing problems, heat and hot water issues, flooring concerns, door problems, and both mold and pest infestations.

Notably, there were violations for pest-related conditions during inspections, with the most serious issues occurring in Apartment 5 including both mouse and roach infestations, though these were certified as corrected by December 2023. The apartment also faced violations for various safety features in January 2024 including defective self-closing doors, carbon monoxide detecting devices, smoke detectors, and window problems, though these violations were corrected by February 2024. The building's recent history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in late 2023, and issues with building safety equipment such as door security and intercom systems.

Three complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests were filed in November 2023, and while some complaints resulted in violations, others were closed without violations being issued. The property has also faced compliance issues with building codes, as evidenced by Department of Buildings complaints in January 2023 regarding illegal commercial use and potential work without permits, though some of these complaints resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings upon inspection. Historical records show the building has had consistent rodent inspection passes between 2010 and 2019, and there have been multiple permits issued for various maintenance work between 2018 and 2020, suggesting regular upkeep of building systems.