55 West 35th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

This four-story, 24-unit building at 55 West 35th Street in Midtown, owned by 51-55 West 35th Street Realty Inc., was constructed in 1920 and has experienced various maintenance and regulatory issues over recent years. Of particular concern are three active Environmental Control Board violations from August 2024 related to a sidewalk shed that reportedly lacks proper lighting and information panels, with combined penalties totaling $13,880. The building has significant outstanding Department of Buildings violations regarding failure to file external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023, currently totaling ten active violations.

There have been recurring food safety issues in and around the building's food establishment, including several food poisoning incidents (2022-2024), contamination issues, and rodent/insect reports, with the most recent complaints from October 2024. The building has a history of heating and hot water issues, particularly evident in multiple emergency complaints from 2020, though these appear to have been resolved. Housing maintenance violations have also been recorded, including security and electrical issues in 2019, and annual bedbug reporting requirements not being met in 2020-2024, though recent filings indicate no current infestations.

The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity between 2015 and 2024, with varying results, though the most recent December 2024 inspection passed. There have been past concerns about unauthorized alterations and illegal conversions, particularly regarding the cellar level, though these complaints were ultimately dismissed or resulted in no violations. The building's Certificate of Occupancy issues and violations related to place of assembly operation have also been documented, particularly concerning the "MEW NYC" and "Karaoke Duet 35" establishments.