340 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

340 Manhattan Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Anthony Thompson. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly evident in December 2023 when multiple emergency complaints were filed and violations issued. Recent building inspections have revealed several significant maintenance concerns, including problems with window frames, heating systems, and water supply in Apartment 1N, as well as multiple open violations related to building safety and maintenance procedures.

The building has outstanding violations for failing to file several annual external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023, indicating potential issues with building systems maintenance. The property has been subject to various health and safety inspections over the past few years, including smoke detector safety checks and rodent activity monitoring. While the building has maintained a record of zero reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2025 reports), there are ongoing concerns about rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 confirming the presence of rats.

The building has also experienced access issues during some inspection attempts, particularly regarding heat and hot water complaints in December 2023. Additional violations have been noted regarding required postings in public areas, including gas leak procedures and building system access information. The most recent housing maintenance code violations from December 2023 included deficiencies in heating and hot water systems, window repairs, and security requirements, with some violations recorded as class A (more serious) and others as class B or C.