3133 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10027

3133 Broadway is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building located in Morningside Heights, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Radhames Acosta. The building has experienced significant plumbing issues in recent months, with multiple emergency water leak complaints recorded between July and August 2024, including five separate incidents of heavy flow leaks that required HPD intervention.

Prior to these incidents, the building had several maintenance issues in 2021, including problems with heating/hot water (entire building), plumbing (radiators and sinks), door/window access, and a pest-related complaint. The building has had notable violations in recent years, including a 2019 violation regarding obstructed fire escapes and a 2019 light fixture issue at the front entrance, though these were subsequently addressed and closed. The property has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations, with all annual reporting periods from 2019 to present showing zero affected units.

However, rodent activity appears to be an ongoing concern, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity recorded in June and July 2025, following a pattern of varying results in previous inspections. The building's infrastructure issues have persisted over time, with documented water leak problems appearing at various intervals, and maintenance inspections showing both violations and successful resolutions of various complaints. While some issues have been promptly addressed, as evidenced by many "closed" status resolutions, the pattern of repeated water-related complaints in 2024 suggests ongoing plumbing challenges that require attention.