2205 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

2205 3rd Avenue is a 12-story, 64-unit residential building constructed in 2008, currently owned by Chris Taylor. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed in January 2025 and previous instances in July 2023, demonstrating a persistent pattern of temperature control problems affecting the entire building.

The property has undergone several inspections and repairs, most notably in April 2024, where violations were documented in apartment 7D for various plumbing and appliance issues, including problems with the bathroom shower faucet, kitchen sink, bathtub/shower, toilet, and several doors and windows. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with all ten inspections between 2018 and 2025 yielding "Passed" results, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple violations over recent years, primarily related to inspection filing failures, including an active violation for failure to file the 2022 External Low Pressure Inspection report and for not displaying energy efficiency scores.

The building has demonstrated compliance with health department regulations concerning its daycare facility, though multiple complaints were filed in 2024 regarding the facility that required investigation. Regular maintenance and emergency repairs have been performed, as indicated by the closure of various service requests, including those related to plumbing, mold, and window issues in April 2024. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with most cases being resolved and marked as "Closed," though some issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, continue to reoccur.