2294 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

2294 2nd Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit converted old law tenement building located in East Harlem, built in 1900 and currently owned by Robert Taylor. The building has experienced recent maintenance challenges, particularly in April 2025, when multiple housing complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding electrical issues (lighting and outlets), plumbing (radiators), various flooring concerns, wall and ceiling conditions, water leaks, and door frame problems.

Notably, HPD issued violations for the lighting and door frame issues, requiring the property owner to undertake necessary repairs within specified timeframes. The building has a history of heating and hot water violations, including a December 2024 notice regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply in Apartment 2A, along with several other maintenance issues including a leaking roof over the fourth-story bulkhead, and multiple door and lock repairs needed throughout the building. The property has maintained a clean bill of health regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2018 through 2024 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

Regular rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2018, indicating an ongoing commitment to pest management. A 2018 Environmental Control Board violation regarding missing sidewalk shed parapet signage was noted, with an associated penalty that appears to have remained active. The building's recent maintenance history suggests a pattern of deferred maintenance, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple violations and complaints requiring attention, while its rodent control success and bedbug-free status are positive indicators of overall building management.