63 West 38th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

63 West 38th Street is a 12-story commercial building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Raizada Vaid. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a damaged parapet protection system documented in June 2025 as an active violation. There are multiple active violations related to exterior low pressure inspections and an unresolved swarm condition from 2023.

The building has a history of facade-related problems, including unsafe conditions noted in 2019, when violations were issued for cracked and displaced decorative stone on the 11th floor and other facade maintenance issues, resulting in penalties totaling $12,500. The building underwent alterations without proper permits in 2019, including the illegal installation of a large rooftop walk-in refrigerator. More recently, in late 2023, there were complaints about crane operations and scaffold conditions, though inspections found no violations in most cases. Recent health and safety concerns include two food-related complaints in 2024 and 2019, though the 2024 incident was determined to be isolated.

The building has experienced plumbing issues as recently as late 2023, though these were inspected and found to have no violations. Importantly, the property has maintained zero bedbug infestations according to the most recent reports from 2025 and 2024, and historical rodent inspections from 2010-2012 showed the building passing all checks. While historical records show some past problems with pest control and sanitation, these appear to have been addressed through appropriate inspections and corrective actions. The building's current active violations and recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep, particularly regarding facade maintenance and safety compliance.