2016 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 2016 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Karen Hospedales, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting the first-floor unit (Apartment 1). Between July and August 2024, multiple violations were documented including pest infestations (bedbugs, roaches, and mice), unsafe electrical wiring with exposed wires in the bathroom, issues with window frames, and heating/hot water problems. The building has a concerning history of egress-related violations, with multiple complaints about locked or blocked exits between 2020 and 2024, resulting in some Oath Violations being served.

More recently, in late 2024, hazardous conditions were noted with personal property obstructing exit passageways in hallways, leading to active fines from the Environmental Control Board totaling $12,500. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unsanitary conditions and system failures, though some issues have been inspected and found without violations. Notably, while there have been documented pest infestations throughout 2024, the building's official Bedbug Reporting shows no infested units reported in recent filings from 2022 to 2025.

The property has passed several rodent inspections in 2025, though previous inspections in 2024 indicated rat activity. The building's heat and hot water systems have been the subject of multiple complaints, and there have been several issues with the intercom system requiring multiple service requests. While some violations remain open as of 2025, others have been closed through inspections, though the persistent nature of many complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's certificate of occupancy status also came into question in late 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.