547 Avenue Of The Amer, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story, 45-unit residential building at 547 Avenue of the Americas in Chelsea, owned by Marsha Kolker and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there were two heat and hot water complaints in December 2024 - one affecting the entire building and another specific to an apartment - both classified as emergencies. The building's history shows persistent rodent issues, with inspections in 2024 revealing rat activity and a failed inspection in July 2024, though the most recent October 2024 inspection passed.

Multiple violations related to bedbug reporting compliance were recorded between 2021-2024, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. The property underwent substantial modifications between 2018-2020, including several permit violations involving unauthorized work, particularly concerning gas systems and exhaust installations. In 2018, multiple environmental control board violations were issued, including missing fireproof coating materials in the basement and unpermitted work on the rooftop exhaust systems.

Several building systems issues were reported in early 2020, including concerns about building stability, ventilation, and electrical wiring, though inspections generally found no violations or access was denied. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with zero infested or eradicated units reported, the recent heating system complaints and rodent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent heat and hot water complaints in December 2024 indicate potential continuing concerns with building systems that affect resident comfort.