351 Pleasant Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The four-story, 8-unit tenement at 351 Pleasant Avenue in East Harlem, owned by La Casa Nuestra Hdfc, has experienced recurring heating system challenges over the past several years, with the most recent incidents occurring in early 2025 and late 2023, involving complete building outages of heat and hot water. HPD has responded to multiple heat-related complaints between 2022-2025, though in many cases, tenants reported that the issues were resolved by the time inspections occurred.

The building has also maintained a generally acceptable rodent control record, passing multiple inspections from 2018 through mid-2025. Recent maintenance history shows some building systems require attention, particularly in apartment 3B, where as of early 2024 there were open violations regarding window frame repairs, electrical fixture covers, and previously recorded issues from 2021 including a roach infestation that was reportedly abated by July 2022.

The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no reported infestations between 2023-2025. While the building has faced periodic heat system problems, it has maintained basic compliance with other health and safety inspections, including water quality checks and pest control measures. The presence of multiple "HEAT/HOT WATER - ENTIRE BUILDING" complaints suggests ongoing challenges with the building's heating system that may affect resident comfort during winter months, though most complaints appear to be resolved promptly based on tenant reports.