34 East 34 Street
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This is a 24-floor office building built in 1927 with zero residential units on record, owned by 180 MADISON PRISA II LLC — if you are being offered a residential lease here, that warrants serious scrutiny before signing anything. HPD registration data is unavailable (consistent with a commercial building), and rent stabilization data is also unavailable. What the data does show: 1,083 total 311 complaints in the area over the past 12 months, led by 223 encampment complaints and 117 noise complaints, plus 40 NYPD incidents within 150 meters (17 felonies, including 7 petit larceny and 7 grand larceny), though no shootings were recorded in 2024.
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- This building is classified as 'Office' with zero residential units on record — what is the legal basis for offering a residential lease here, and can you provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy showing residential use is permitted?
- HPD shows no registration for this building — can the landlord provide documentation of any HPD registration or exemption status, and a written maintenance log for the past 12 months?
- 311 records show 223 encampment complaints in the immediate area over the past 12 months — where specifically are these concentrated, and what measures does building management take to address them?
- Noise data shows 117 complaints in the past 12 months, with 52 street/sidewalk noise complaints and 34 commercial noise complaints — given the Midtown commercial context, how is the unit insulated from street and commercial noise, and what windows or soundproofing are in place?
- There were 40 NYPD incidents within 150 meters in the past 12 months, including 7 petit larceny and 7 grand larceny incidents — what building security measures are in place (door locks, intercom, cameras, staffed lobby)?
- The building was constructed in 1927 and is 99 years old — what major systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Confirm the building's actual residential use: look for a posted certificate of occupancy in the lobby indicating residential classification, and note whether the common areas, mailboxes, and hallways are configured for residents or office tenants.
- Assess street-level conditions directly outside the building, particularly given 223 encampment complaints in the area — observe the immediate block, building entrance, and surrounding sidewalks for encampments, lighting quality, and pedestrian environment.
- Inspect the unit and common areas for signs of the building's 1927 construction age: check windows for drafts and soundproofing quality (given the high street noise complaint volume), look at visible plumbing fixtures, electrical panels, and hallway infrastructure for evidence of recent or deferred maintenance.
34 East 34 Street sits in Manhattan, ZIP 10016. The closest subway is 33 St (6) (3-minute walk), served by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, S, and W lines. Nearby public schools include Manhattan Academy For Arts & Language (grades 9 to 12), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 117 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 61/100 safety score.
- Encampment: 223
- Noise: 109
- Traffic Signal Condition: 79
- Illegal Parking: 78
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk: 52
~1 block 300m
~2-3 blocks
- PETIT LARCENY: 60
- GRAND LARCENY: 52
- ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES: 33
- HARRASSMENT 2: 31
- FELONY ASSAULT: 13
- Dec 1, 2024 "FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3"
- Dec 1, 2021 "FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3"
- Jul 21, 2021 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- EMPIRE DIAMOND CORPORATION
- ATLAS TALENT AGENCY, INC.
- NIEVES, RANDOLPH B
- P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray
- The River School
- School of the Future High School
- Manhattan Academy For Arts & Language
- Murray Hill Academy
- Unity Center for Urban Technologies
- 33 St (6)
- 34 St-Herald Sq (B,D,F,M,N,Q,R,W)
- 28 St (R,W)
- 28 St (6)
- Grand Central-42 St (4,5,6,7,S)
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