348 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story residential building at 348 Lenox Avenue in Harlem, owned by Joe Soleimani, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months. From January to February 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though most of these complaints were resolved after HPD inspections. Currently, there are two open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests from January 2025.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges in 2023-2024, with an ongoing rodent infestation problem as evidenced by multiple inspections showing rat activity, most recently noted in February 2025. Apartment 2S has several open violations from September 2023, including issues with electrical outlets, plaster surfaces, and a heat riser, while apartment 1R was previously noted for pest infestations and door issues in 2024, though these violations were certified as corrected. The property has maintained an active record of service requests and inspections.

Between 2019 and 2020, four electrical work permits were issued, and there have been multiple Department of Buildings inspections with varied outcomes. Electrical wiring complaints in late 2024 noted an inability to gain access for inspection, and previous complaints from 2023-2020 regarding plumbing and enforcement work showed similar dispositions. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in the past five years, the current pest issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The heat and hot water system has been a recurring problem, with multiple emergency complaints filed and subsequently closed after verification of corrections, though recent complaints indicate persistent concerns.