The incident took place around 8:20 p.m. in front of a building on Madison Avenue in East Harlem.
Police say a 39-year-old was slashed one time across the neck while standing outside of the building.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where's he's expected to survive.
No arrests have been made.
An investigation is ongoing.
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