Does 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan currently has 9 open HPD housing violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 5 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan received?

1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan has received 17 complaints in the last 12 months and 3 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 7 complaints.

Is 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (7 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (4 complaints), 3. WATER LEAK (2 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan?

Yes. 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan currently has 4 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan was filed on July 4, 2026. In total, 27 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan?

1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan currently has 9 open HPD violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 5 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan a good building to rent?

1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan

📍 East Harlem, Manhattan Built 1910 16 units Class RM Residential

Registered to DANIEL HOCHBERG LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

9 Open Violations

4C 5B

17 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

3 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 11% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 5 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

7(41%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

4(24%)

WATER LEAK

2(12%)

PLUMBING

2(12%)

SAFETY

1(6%)

PAINT/PLASTER

1(6%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Failed for Rat Activity Most Recent Result

2026-05-19 Most Recent Date

2026-05-19 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-12-08 Compliance Passed

2025-11-17 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2025-08-28 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2025-07-22 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2025-06-02 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2025-05-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-12-19 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-11-18 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-11-08 Compliance Passed

2024-08-02 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2024-05-15 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-11-15 Initial Passed

2023-09-02 Treatments Bait applied

2023-07-31 Treatments Bait applied

2023-07-21 Treatments Bait applied

2023-07-13 Treatments Bait applied

2023-06-26 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-05-12 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2019-06-14 Initial Passed

2018-11-28 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2018-03-19 Initial Passed

2017-04-28 Initial Passed

2016-09-27 Initial Passed

2016-02-19 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A

5 Class B

4 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Lead paint hazard — remediation required 2025-12-17

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Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FS, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-12-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18521522

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FS, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FS, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-12-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18521523

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FS, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR AT 5TH STORY ROOF

2024-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17153489

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR AT 5TH STORY ROOF

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED AND LIFTING 2ND CERAMIC TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT 2ND STORY ( TRIP HAZARD)

2024-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17153493

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED AND LIFTING 2ND CERAMIC TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT 2ND STORY ( TRIP HAZARD)

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT INTERMIDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY

2024-09-25 ▼

Violation ID: #17308587

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT INTERMIDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR AT 5TH STORY ROOF

2024-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17153490

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR AT 5TH STORY ROOF

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT OR HOOK ON ROOF BULKHEAD DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 5TH STORY

2024-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17153491

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT OR HOOK ON ROOF BULKHEAD DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 5TH STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF A GAS RANGE STOVE AT BULKHEAD INTERMEDIATE LANDING 5TH STORY ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL

2024-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17153481

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF A GAS RANGE STOVE AT BULKHEAD INTERMEDIATE LANDING 5TH STORY ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT HOPPER DOOR AT 1ST STORY

2024-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17153485

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT HOPPER DOOR AT 1ST STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 1908 3rd Avenue, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in East Harlem in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 2.4× the East Harlem average · top 33% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 17 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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