348 East 119th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 6-story, 18-unit residential building at 348 East 119th Street in East Harlem, owned by Rocio Frias and constructed in 1910, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past two years, with particular emphasis on rodent control, water system problems, and structural concerns. Most recently, in March 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues including doors, walls, cabinets, and sanitary conditions, though many of these inspections were either not completed or did not result in violations.

The building experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in late 2024 and early 2025, while multiple rodent sightings were documented throughout 2025, with the most recent inspections in June 2025 showing continued rat activity. The property has several active violations related to building maintenance and safety, including cracked and spalling masonry conditions around courtyards (noted in a partial vacate order from September 2024), problems with the sidewalk shed installation, and multiple ECB violations for pedestrian safety concerns.

In particular, there are active violations regarding building facade maintenance that date back to 2022-2023, as well as newer issues from 2024. Environmental concerns have been documented previously, including mold (in Apartment 2A as of November 2024) and water leak issues (July 2024), though the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past six years of monitoring. The building's ownership and management have faced scrutiny from various city agencies, with multiple Oath violations issued in 2024-2025 related to sidewalk shed maintenance and facade upkeep, though some complaints were resolved without finding violations.