2133 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

2133 3rd Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit old law tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Ali Zareian. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in late 2023 and throughout 2024. Most notably, there were multiple complaints in November 2023 regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues, mold, and window frame problems, though no violations were ultimately issued by HPD.

The building underwent an inspection in October 2023 that revealed several violations, particularly affecting the 5th floor and Apartment 4N, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water supply pipes, ceiling maintenance, and a leaky roof. These violations were certified as corrected between November and December 2023. The property has a documented history of multiple emergency complaints in October 2023, including concerns about ceiling paint/plaster, windows, smoke detectors, flooring, and water leaks.

In late 2022, there were complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though these issues were reportedly resolved. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management. While there were multiple complaints regarding unlicensed/illegal activity between 2019 and 2024, including instances of tampering with stop work orders and work being conducted without permits, these complaints were ultimately closed with varying dispositions. The building's recent bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 shows zero infested units, indicating effective pest control measures in this regard.