230 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

230 West 48th Street is a 5-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Paul Barbey. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns being related to heating systems, pest infestations, and water infrastructure. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with emergency complaints filed in both 2024 and 2023, though in the latter instance, tenants reported that the problem had been resolved by the time inspectors arrived.

Pest-related issues have been a frequent concern, with multiple complaints documented between 2021 and 2024, particularly in 2024 when three separate pest-related complaints were filed and two were classified as emergency situations. The building also currently has four open violations regarding the required annual bedbug reporting under the Housing Maintenance Code, dating from 2021 to 2024. Other notable issues include a recent indoor air quality complaint in October 2024 regarding chemical vapors, which prompted an advisory to the property management.

There were water leak issues documented in 2020 and 2021, and an egress-related complaint in December 2022 that was investigated but found no violations. While the building passed rodent inspections in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014, the frequency of maintenance complaints and open violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property has gone through various complaint investigations by agencies including HPD and DOHMH, with many cases requiring multiple follow-ups due to either lack of access for inspection or recurring issues, indicating potential difficulties in resolving building-wide maintenance problems.