2211 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 11-story, 108-unit residential building at 2211 3rd Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Tara Dexter and constructed in 2015, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are ongoing rodent problems, with multiple DOHMH inspections showing varying results between 2023 and 2025, including recent inspections in April 2025 that identified violations. The building has faced significant water-related issues, with multiple emergency plumbing complaints in 2024-2025, including heavy water flow problems and slow leaks.

Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in early 2024 for various issues including ceiling repairs needed in Apartment 10D, while multiple Housing Preservation and Development complaints in 2024-2025 highlighted problems with flooring, water supply, and safety concerns. The building has also been subject to several Department of Buildings complaints and violations regarding exterior maintenance and safety standards. As of October 2024, there are active ECB violations related to the building's exterior facade and sidewalk shed safety, with penalties totaling $18,250.

Historical complaints have repeatedly cited issues with the sidewalk shed scaffolding, though inspections generally found no violations at the time. Additionally, the property has several outstanding violations related to the failure to file required energy benchmarking reports throughout 2023-2024. On a more positive note, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past four reporting periods from 2020 to 2024. The property is also relatively new, having been completed in 2015, and is generally well-built, though experiencing typical early occupancy maintenance challenges.