2149 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

2149 3rd Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in East Harlem and owned by Jacob Cohen. The property, built in 1910, has experienced consistent issues with cooking gas supply problems throughout 2024-2025, with 10 documented complaints between November 2024 and April 2025, all of which were classified as emergency situations. While these complaints were ultimately closed, they represent a significant pattern of maintenance concerns.

The building has also faced various structural and maintenance challenges over the years, with violations recorded in 2019 including issues with a leaking roof and problems with the 4th-story public hall ceiling, which were eventually resolved. Historical records show multiple maintenance violations from 2018, including requirements to repaint fire escape components, repair brickwork, and address corrosion issues. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most recent inspections in 2023-2025 showing compliance, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in May 2023.

Importantly, the property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with no reports of infested units between 2019 and 2024. A single complaint regarding work without a permit was filed in 2023 but was inspected and found to have no violations warranting further action. The building's front facade has required ongoing maintenance attention, with various violations related to brickwork, metal cornice, and fire retardant materials noted between 2018-2019, though many of these issues were subsequently resolved.