348 West 36th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

The 13-story, 18-unit residential building at 348 West 36th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Francois Merazga, was constructed in 1936 and has undergone several notable maintenance and regulatory events in recent years. The property has had consistent enforcement of bedbug reporting requirements, with annual violations recorded between 2022-2024, though recent filings for these periods show no reported infestations or eradications.

The building experienced an Environmental Control Board violation in 2018 related to exterior façade maintenance, specifically noting issues with brick masonry, though this was resolved with a $250 penalty. A department complaint investigation in 2019 regarding illegal hotel rooms found no violations. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean safety record regarding pest control and structural integrity, passed all rodent inspections conducted regularly between 2009 and 2024, and has completed necessary permit filings for various maintenance activities.

The most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 was passed successfully, indicating effective ongoing maintenance of building hygiene and safety standards. Multiple permits were issued in 2020 for work categorized under “EW” and “EQ,” suggesting the completion of necessary building maintenance and upgrades during that period. The building's bedbug reporting and rodent inspection record shows consistent compliance with city regulations, though the recurring bedbug reporting violations indicate occasional administrative oversight rather than actual infestation issues.