553 West 30th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 70-story, 392-unit building at 553 West 30th Street in Chelsea, constructed in 2015 and currently owned by Todd Amoroso, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with a particular focus on indoor air quality and ventilation problems. Most recently, there have been multiple complaints in 2025 regarding smoking or vaping in smoke-free areas, and ventilation-related issues including indoor air quality concerns in February 2025. The building has also displayed ongoing ventilation system challenges, with multiple complaints between 2022 and 2023.

Significant infrastructure and maintenance work has been documented, including emergency plumbing issues in March 2023 affecting basins, sinks, and bathtubs/showers, as well as flooring repairs needed in various locations including apartment 17C. The building's history includes some concerning safety incidents during construction in 2019-2020, such as an elevator entrapment incident, facade maintenance violations, and a reported injury involving electrical cables. Earlier maintenance issues were documented in 2021 regarding mold in apartments 19B and 21G, and in 2022 related to animal sanitation concerns.

While the building has undergone numerous inspections and received various violation notices, most have been resolved, including several housing maintenance code violations regarding flooring, ventilation, and window issues. Recent filings indicate a decline in bedbug incidents, with no reported infestations in the past two years, and recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed, suggesting improved pest management. However, the persistent indoor air quality and ventilation complaints remain a notable concern, with multiple recent service requests received by DOHMH showing ongoing resident discomfort regarding these issues.