1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 16-unit tenement building at 1908 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Daniel Hochberg, has experienced persistent maintenance and sanitation issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are multiple open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including garbage/recycling storage problems and pest infestations, with the most recent complaints filed in June 2025. The building has documented ongoing rodent problems, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, including a failed compliance inspection in June 2025.

Residents experienced significant heat and hot water service disruptions in early 2024, though these issues were reportedly resolved within days. The property has multiple open violations as of 2024, including safety concerns with stairway infrastructure such as defective ceramic floor tiles, missing newel caps, and problematic emergency exit doors. Historical data shows the building has complied with bedbug reporting requirements for several years, with no infestation cases reported since 2019.

Several Department of Buildings inspections have taken place, including a December 2023 boiler inspection that resulted in an active violation for failure to provide access to the heating system, with a $500 penalty imposed. The building's food establishment (a Popeyes location) and various sanitation issues have also been subject to inspection and violation notices, including problems with floor tile condition noted in March 2024. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure and sanitation, particularly concerning rodent control and waste management.