342 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

342 Manhattan Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building located in Harlem, built in 1900 and currently owned by Jay Silver. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly in January 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January 4 and February 1 of that year. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with inspections from late 2023 through 2025 showing rat activity, though a March 2025 inspection resulted in a passing grade.

Water-related problems have been a concern, with multiple complaints about damp spots and water supply issues, including a water leak complaint from July 2024 and plumbing issues in February 2025. The building has a history of maintenance challenges as documented through various complaints and violations. In late 2024, violations were issued related to flooring conditions, both in the kitchen and private hallway of Apartment 1N, as well as unsanitary conditions concerning pests, including mice and roaches.

There were also issues with mold and other unsanitary conditions documented in mid-2024. While the building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show zero infestations, the property did have some infrastructure concerns, including an active violation from 2019 regarding failure to file an annual boiler inspection report. Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated some degree of responsiveness to inspections and violations, with many issues being closed after appropriate actions were taken, though some problems appear to be recurring rather than fully resolved.