2321 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 6-story, 25-unit residential building at 2321 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Robert Taylor and constructed in 1920, has experienced a series of maintenance and quality-of-life issues over the past two years that warrant attention. The property has ongoing violations related to the bell/buzzer/intercom system and multiple plumbing issues, including bathtub/shower problems and heating/hot water concerns that have been reported in 2025. Notably, there are several open violations from 2024 regarding building maintenance, including issues with metal cornices on the 5th story, bathroom leaks and water damage in apartment 2B, and defective doors in apartment 3A.

The building has a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2024, though the most recent inspection in May 2025 passed. There was one significant rodent violation noted in December 2024. The property has also experienced electrical and lighting issues, with multiple complaints filed and violations issued in 2024-2025. A mold violation was recorded in February 2025, and there have been several instances where HPD inspectors could not gain access to inspect reported conditions, including heat/hot water and plumbing complaints.

The building's infrastructure has shown persistent problems with basic systems, including heating and water services, as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2024 and 2025. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in recent years, and there is no record of bedbug activity since 2019. A sidewalk shed violation was noted in 2019, resulting in a penalty, but there have been no similar safety violations reported since then. Recent rodent control efforts are ongoing, with bait applied in multiple instances throughout 2024-2025, showing active management of this persistent issue.