338 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
This five-story, ten-unit Old Law Tenement building at 338 Manhattan Avenue in Harlem, owned by Malcom Punter and constructed in 1900, is experiencing significant and persistent maintenance issues as of 2025. The building has an alarming pattern of pest-related problems, with multiple 311 service requests in May 2025 and four documented instances of rat activity including inspections in March and April 2025, and multiple bait applications from January to March 2024. There are also two open complaints from late 2024 regarding plumbing issues (toilet) and buzzer/intercom problems that remain unresolved.
The apartment unit 3B has multiple open violations from late 2023 including mice infestation and bathroom maintenance issues, though some violations related to heat were previously closed. The building's maintenance record shows concerning patterns of recurring issues, particularly with building systems and safety features. Multiple 311 complaints in May 2025 addressed door, ceiling, and pest issues, while late 2024 complaints focused on unsanitary conditions and water leaks. Historical data indicates previous problems with heat/hot water (October 2024), garbage storage (October 2024), and various infrastructure systems.
The property has open Department of Buildings violations from 2023 regarding low pressure inspection documentation, and several Housing Maintenance Code violations have been documented, particularly related to insufficient heat supply and building security systems. The bedbug reporting history suggests sporadic infestations between 2019 and 2023, though recent reports (2024-2025) indicate no current active cases. The building's maintenance code violations and 311 service requests, combined with the persistent rodent activity documented through multiple inspections and bait applications, paint a picture of a property facing ongoing challenges with basic habitability requirements. Recent inspections have shown rat activity consistently from late 2023 through 2025, despite periodic bait applications.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 10650 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 338 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 10026
- 317 West 114th St, New York, NY 10026
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