1968 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
The five-story, 18-unit tenement building at 1968 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, built in 1890 and currently owned by Rosendo Llevesca, has experienced significant and recurring heating and hot water issues, most recently evident in November 2024 with multiple emergency complaints and violations affecting units 9 and 15. The building is showing concerning patterns of inadequate heating and hot water supply, with open violations indicating defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 9, as well as locked boiler room access issues.
Earlier maintenance history shows various infrastructure problems, including electrical and gas appliance issues, plumbing concerns, and safety violations regarding window guards. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2018 to 2025, all of which passed successfully, and bedbug reports from 2022-2023 showed no infestations.
Recent administrative activity includes an active complaint from March 2025 regarding an allegedly illegal storefront sign. The property's maintenance record is particularly noteworthy for the cluster of heating system-related complaints and violations, suggesting ongoing challenges with this critical building system.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 18 |
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Year built | 1890 |
Total area | 9810 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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