349 Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

349 Convent Avenue is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1890 and currently owned by Adi Selimovic. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions including mold (most recently in May 2025), water leaks (May 2025), and numerous paint/plaster problems. In early 2025, there were several heat and hot water complaints, though these were reportedly resolved promptly.

The property has entered rodent control measures as evidenced by multiple bait application records between June and July 2025, following a "Rat Activity" compliance inspection in June 2025. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns regarding building maintenance, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024-2025, including issues with water leaks, ceiling and wall conditions in the 4th-story hall, and problems with hot water temperature control in apartments 1B and 4A. Of particular note is an active environmental control board violation from June 2023 regarding unauthorized construction in apartment 1B, involving the installation of full-height partitions to create a second bedroom and alterations to windows, with associated penalties of $2,500.

The building has a relatively clean bedbug history, with no reported infestations in the past three years except for one incident in 2021, and routine rodent inspections being conducted regularly. Recent complaints and inspections indicate ongoing challenges with water-related issues, mold, and general maintenance, though many past violations have been closed following certification of corrections. The building's historical conversion to Class A status is noted, though there have been recent complaints regarding potential illegal conversion activity.