348 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 20-unit, 5-story building at 348 West 45th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Scott Goldenberg, has been in operation since 1920 and shows several recurring maintenance issues. The most significant recent concerns include a December 2024 building shaking/structural stability complaint that resulted in an Oath Violation Service, and an active December 2024 Environmental Control Board violation regarding facade maintenance, with deteriorated brick and mortar on the parapet corner causing safety concerns. The building's heating and hot water systems have been a persistent problem, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2018 and 2022, though in each case, tenants reported the issues were resolved upon inspection.

Additional historical maintenance issues include water leaks, power outages, and plaster/paint problems, particularly affecting the 5A apartment. The building's history shows a concerning pattern of bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from December 2024 showing one infested unit, though with successful eradication. Prior years had similar reports, peaking in 2019 with eight infested units.

The property has consistently passed annual rodent inspections from 2017 through 2025, indicating stable pest control conditions. A series of violations were recorded in September 2018 primarily affecting apartment 5A, including issues with ceiling plaster, smoke detector functionality, and carbon monoxide detection systems, though these were certified as corrected by November 2018. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, particularly heating, while showing compliance with various safety regulations through timely repairs and inspections.