344 West 46th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

344 West 46th Street is a 3-story, 10-unit Class A apartment building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Rudolf Alonzo and constructed in 1920. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in 2023-2024. In April 2023, multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented, particularly affecting apartment 2F, including issues with windows, faucets, cabinets, light fixtures, and door mechanisms, though most of these violations were certified as corrected by May 2023.

A concerning pattern of mold incidents has been noted, with three emergency complaints about unsanitary mold conditions filed in June 2019, and more recent mold-related issues occurring in April 2023. The building currently has an open violation regarding failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, issued in April 2023 and dismissed in January 2024. Recent rodent inspection results present a mixed picture of pest management, with rat activity indicated during some inspections in 2021 and 2019, though more recent inspections in 2022-2025 have generally passed. The property has maintained good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the years, showing no reported infestations in the 2019-2020 and 2018-2019 reporting periods.

Additional concerns include a food establishment complaint from July 2024 regarding spoiled food, which was investigated by the NYC Health Department. A complaint about illegal hotel rooms was filed in March 2024 but the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. The building's plumbing systems have required attention, particularly during 2023, with multiple complaints about toilets, showers, sinks, and related issues, though not all resulted in violations. While many of the 2023 issues were addressed and closed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both basic amenities and periodic maintenance requirements.