3656 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 4-story, 6-unit residential building at 3656 Broadway in Hamilton Heights, owned by Larry Hirscfield and constructed in 1905, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a cluster of heating and hot water complaints in January 2024, with multiple reports from tenants indicating system failures affecting the entire building. These emergency complaints were eventually resolved, though they represented a critical amenity failure during winter months.

More recently, in December 2024, residents reported unsanitary conditions related to pests, which resulted in HPD violations being issued. The building has also faced various structural and maintenance challenges. In 2023-2024, violations were documented in Apartment 4B regarding mold, water leaks, and various surface damage issues, while Apartment 3A was cited for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in January 2024.

The Department of Buildings has recorded active violations from 2021 regarding structural concerns, including observed crack issues above the 3rd-story window and vertical cracks at the southwest corner of the building, with an associated penalty of $625. Most recently, in June 2025, there were violations issued concerning sidewalk conditions. While rodent inspections in 2025 indicated passing results, there were records of rat activity noted in October 2023, with multiple bait applications throughout 2023. The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug incidents in the past three reporting periods (2022-2025), suggesting effective pest management in this regard.