1970 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
1970 3rd Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in East Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by George Adams. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent being an open heat/hot water complaint as of October 2024.
Between 2020 and 2024, the building has faced multiple emergency and non-emergency violations, including several concerning plumbing issues (water supply), door problems, and unsanitary conditions such as mold. Notably, there was a significant period of construction-related violations in 2021-2022, including work without proper permits, failure to comply with stop work orders, and issues related to gas supply in Apartments 4 and 8. The building's maintenance history shows attention to key systems, with regular rodent inspections passing consistently from 2018 through 2025, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in August 2021.
Recent violations indicate ongoing external pressure inspection compliance issues, with multiple active violations from 2018 through 2024 for failure to file required inspections. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent filings (2020-2023) showing zero infested units. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, it has consistently addressed most violations, with the exception of some recent external pressure inspection compliance issues that remain active as of 2024.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 8650 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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