343 East 109th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
343 East 109th Street is a 6-unit, 4-story old law tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Shomer 26 LLC. The building has experienced persistent maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns documented as of mid-2025 including open violations related to unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions. The property has a notable history of pest-related problems, with multiple violations for rodent activity recorded between 2023-2025, and a June 2023 inspection revealing the presence of bedbugs in multiple units.
Additionally, there are significant outstanding violations related to failure to submit required annual inspection reports for both boiler and low-pressure systems dating back to 2019-2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various repairs and violations, particularly concentrated in 2022-2023. In July 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding door/window issues, including problems with frames and detectors, some of which resulted in violations.
More recent violations from 2023 indicate ongoing safety concerns, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detection systems, and the presence of mold in apartment 1B. The Department of Buildings has issued several violations related to safety equipment and maintenance procedures, including a 2023 ECB violation for obstructed fire escapes due to stored garbage, while multiple rodent inspections between 2023 and 2025 have consistently documented rat activity, suggesting persistent pest control challenges. The building's management has demonstrated variable responsiveness to maintenance issues, with some violations being addressed while others remain open, particularly those related to structural and safety systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 5572 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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