2018 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The four-story, three-unit tenement building at 2018 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by William Guerrero, has experienced persistent maintenance and infrastructure issues since its 1900 construction. The most pressing concerns involve recurrent heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2020 and 2024, including a recent emergency report in April 2024 where HPD was unable to gain access to investigate the alleged lack of heat or hot water.

The building has also faced significant rodent infestation challenges, as evidenced by continuous rat activity reports from 2023 through 2025, despite passing inspections in December 2022 and June 2025. Additionally, there have been several emergency maintenance issues documented through housing code violations, including plumbing problems (radiators) and window frame issues in 2021, and various other repairs required for paint/plaster work, flooring, and door/window maintenance in 2020. The property has experienced some serious safety incidents, including a notable violation in December 2020 regarding unsafe storage of combustible materials (two propane tanks) in a ground-floor restaurant space, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty.

Recent inspections from 2024-2025 indicate ongoing pest management challenges, with multiple instances of rat activity requiring bait application. While the building has shown some compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently documenting zero infested units from 2020 through 2024, the persistent issues with heat/hot water systems, rodent activity, and infrastructure maintenance suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and general upkeep. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding boiler inspection filings, with violations issued in 2019 and 2023 for failure to submit required documentation, though these were ultimately dismissed.