3694 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 24-unit residential tenement building at 3694 Broadway in Hamilton Heights, owned by Douglas Peterson, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most recently, in June 2025, there are multiple open complaints regarding building systems, including issues with the bell/intercom systems, mailboxes, and lighting. The building has a history of hot water-related violations, with apartment 3A experiencing excessive temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in both October and December 2024.

Additional maintenance problems were documented in 2024, including issues with the roof, stairs, and several apartments requiring various repairs. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various violations over the past few years, including a notable ECB violation in September 2023 regarding partially obstructed egress with construction debris, resulting in a $1,250 fine. There have been persistent rodent control issues, with inspections in 2022 and 2023 showing rat activity, though more recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. The building's facade and windows have required attention, with a 2022 violation related to exterior maintenance and deteriorated cornices, though this appears to have been resolved.

While there were reports of bedbug infestations in 2023, these seem to have been addressed, with no subsequent reports in 2024. The property has received attention from various oversight agencies, including HPD and the Dept of Buildings, with multiple inspections and interventions. Recent maintenance requests indicate ongoing concerns with building systems, though many earlier violations from 2024 have been addressed and closed. The building's recent complaints and violations suggest continued attention is needed to maintain basic services and safety systems, though there have been improvements in addressing many historical issues from earlier periods.