1391 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

This 20-story, 168-unit residential building on the Upper East Side, owned by Stefan Unger, was built in 1963 and has undergone several significant events over recent years. The building has experienced multiple construction-related issues, most notably during a facade replacement project in 2021-2022, which generated multiple violations regarding scaffold safety, work compliance, and a concerning incident involving worker injuries that required emergency response. The facade work led to the issuance of several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations between 2021-2022, with penalties totaling $3,280, though records indicate these were resolved.

More recently, in 2024, there were complaints about electrical wiring and parking lot lighting, though inspections found no violations in these cases. The building has documented issues with basic services and safety systems, including a heat and hot water emergency situation in January 2019 (which was reportedly resolved quickly) and various housing maintenance code violations related to inadequate signage for safety systems including gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detection, and smoke detector requirements, most notably during a December 2019 inspection. Pest management has been an ongoing concern, with multiple rodent activity reports and bait applications recorded in 2022, though more recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) indicate no infestations were present during the latest reporting period. The building's elevator system has also experienced problems, with violations issued in 2019 for failure to correct defects noted during a 2017 inspection, though these were subsequently dismissed after penalties were paid.

The property has undergone various inspections and received permits related to exterior work, with the most recent permits issued in 2023 (sequence number 11) for electrical work. The building's management has maintained communication with regulatory agencies, as evidenced by the regular filing of bedbug reports and responses to various complaints. While many violations and complaints have been resolved through inspections and corrective actions, several violations remain active as of the latest records, including issues related to building stability and fire safety requirements. The building has maintained its classification as a Class A multiple dwelling property throughout these events.