1938 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
The 8-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 1938 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Derek Cohn, has experienced several notable issues in recent years that may impact resident comfort and safety. Most concerning are the violations issued in June 2023 for failure to file the 2018, 2019, and 2020 external low-pressure inspections, and a November 2019 violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report - all of which remain active as of October 2023.
In late 2018, the building faced a heat and hot water complaint that could not be inspected by HPD due to access issues. More recently, the building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with two instances of rat activity detected in 2023 and 2024, though the most recent inspections in March and October 2025 passed.
However, the property has maintained an excellent record with respect to bedbug infestations, with all annual filings from 2020 through 2024 reporting zero cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation. The building, constructed in 1910, shows a mix of historical maintenance challenges and recent compliance efforts, with the most significant ongoing issue being the active violations related to pressure inspections and the historical pattern of heating system concerns.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 7370 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1938 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029
- 174 East 107th St, New York, NY 10029
- 176 East 107th St, New York, NY 10029
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