2181 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035
The 5-story Old Law Tenement at 2181 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Camillo Perez, has experienced significant maintenance and habitability issues in recent months. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding building-wide heat and hot water issues, as well as various problems including mold, electrical wiring concerns, and paint/plaster defects in both walls and ceilings.
All these complaints resulted in HPD being unable to complete inspections, though some were categorized as emergency incidents. A distinct pattern of maintenance challenges has emerged, with violations remaining open for apartment 1D related to pest control and door issues, and apartment 2B with water leak and painting concerns. The building's history includes serious safety concerns from a fire incident in 2024, which temporarily rendered several units non-compliant due to blocked fire escape egress.
While recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) generally show compliance, the property has recorded regular bedbug infestations between 2021-2024, with one reported case in 2024. The building's maintenance record indicates persistent issues with various systems, though some older violations, such as those regarding repairs to the public hall's walls and ceilings, have been completed. The property is currently facing multiple open violations and unsatisfactory inspection access issues, indicating potential ongoing maintenance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 6920 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 200 East 119th St, New York, NY 10035
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