235 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 41-story, 477-unit building at 235 West 48th Street, owned by Cs Ritz Residences LLC and constructed in 1989, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received multiple violations related to elevator systems, with documented problems including inoperative emergency light systems, leveling issues, and various malfunctioning switches, though these violations were ultimately resolved with no penalties. The property has undergone several safety inspections, including tenant safety inspections in 2023 that found no violations.

In 2024, the building faced asbestos-related concerns that required attention, and there have been recurring food establishment inspections by the DOHMH throughout 2024-2025. The building has experienced periodic issues with basic services, including a 2022 heat and hot water outage that was promptly resolved. During 2020, there were concerns about construction lead dust affecting both common areas and apartments, and a reported unsanitary condition regarding garbage/recycling storage was addressed by HPD. Bedbug reports show variable infestation rates, with three units affected between 2019 and 2024, though no reported cases in the most recent two years.

The property underwent facade work in 2021 that generated multiple violations related to construction safety and tenant protection plans, though these were resolved or dismissed. More recent concerns include a 2025 food establishment complaint requiring DOHMH intervention. The building maintains a good rodent control record, passing inspections in 2010, 2011, 2014, and most recently in 2024. The management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with most being resolved promptly, though there have been instances of work requiring inspection or correction, such as the 2020 construction lead dust complaint which remains marked as "In Progress".