1695 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

The 33-story, 383-unit residential building at 1695 3rd Avenue, owned by John McDermott and built in 1985, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns involving sanitation and safety systems. In 2025 alone, there have been multiple reports of rodent and insect issues in food establishments near the building, though these were addressed by the Department of Health. The building has faced recurring mold problems, with several emergency complaints filed between 2024-2025, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no housing law violations.

There have also been multiple heating and hot water emergencies documented, particularly in January 2024 and December 2022. The building's facade and sprinkler system have been areas of particular concern, with active violations as of 2024-2025 related to exterior maintenance and inadequate sprinkler coverage, particularly regarding a problematic installation at 19D. Elevator systems have generated multiple complaints over the past three years, though inspections generally found no violations.

The building's management has faced fines for various infractions, including a 2024 violation for failure to submit required parking structure reports ($2,500 penalty) and issues with construction safety netting. Bedbug reports show sporadic infestations, with the most recent report from 2024 documenting one unit affected. The building's maintenance history includes regular rodent inspections, with the most recent passing inspection in June 2024, though there was an instance of rat activity noted in December 2014. While the building management has generally addressed violations when cited, several issues have persisted over time, particularly regarding moisture control and building systems maintenance.