1786 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
1786 3rd Avenue is a 3-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in East Harlem, owned by Frank Acosta and constructed in 1900. The building has experienced significant recurring issues with heating, hot water, and maintenance problems over the past several years. Most notably, in February 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water, electrical issues (no lighting), mold, door/windor problems, and flooring issues, with all complaints going unresolved due to lack of access for inspectors.
Between 2021-2025, the building has shown persistent heat and hot water problems, including three separate emergency complaints in November 2021. The property also has several open bedbug reporting violations from 2021-2024 that remain unresolved. The building has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections between March and October 2023, with most showing no violations, though there is an active violation as of September 2024 regarding the failure to file high-pressure inspection reports for both external and internal systems.
Recent rodent activity has been documented, with the latest rodent inspection in March 2025 showing a "Passed" status, though there were periods of rat activity in 2024. The property has experienced various maintenance issues, including problems with doors, windows, flooring, and mold, though many complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspectors. Historical data shows past violations were addressed, including a 2021 violation for a broken entrance door glass pane, and a 2021 violation regarding a defective fire escape tread was corrected.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 8305 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1786 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029
- 173 East 99th St, New York, NY 10029
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