31 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

31 Sherman Avenue is a 72-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Andrew Kleiman. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues recently, particularly in 2025, with multiple HPD complaints regarding unsatisfactory living conditions, including heating problems, safety concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and multiple instances of paint/plaster deficiencies. Notably, there were documented violations in May 2025 regarding heat/hot water systems and safety equipment, requiring the property owner to make mandatory corrections.

The building has also faced repeated elevator service issues, with multiple complaints about the single-device elevator system and lack of alternate service in early 2025. Recent inspections between 2024 and 2025 have revealed ongoing challenges, particularly in apartment 3H, which has open violations related to lead-based paint hazards and various maintenance issues from late 2024. The building has a pattern of plumbing-related emergencies in 2025, including problems with sinks, water supply, and bathtubs/showers.

The property has documented issues with pest control, including three recent bedbug incidents between 2022 and 2024, and multiple rodent inspections indicating "Rat Activity" in 2022-2025, though some inspections also recorded passing results. Additionally, the building has experienced infrastructure problems such as faulty electrical outlets and window maintenance issues, with multiple service requests requiring inspection access that was not granted, as well as some safety concerns regarding window guards. While there have been some resolved violations and completed repairs, the frequency and variety of recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.