322 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 5-story, 9-unit building at 322 West 47th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Martha Hauze and dating back to 1920, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there is a current fire escape safety violation pending resolution as of June 2025, which was inspected by HPD. The building has also faced recurring mold issues, with multiple complaints filed between January and April 2025, and a heat/hot water complaint for the entire building in January 2025 where inspectors could not gain access for verification.

Other maintenance concerns in 2025 have included problems with ceilings (both plaster and paint) and door frames. The property has generated several Department of Buildings complaints and violations in 2025, particularly regarding construction work without proper permits and egress issues, with inspectors either unable to gain access or issuing Oath violations. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 and 2020 indicate issues with scaffold installation notifications and heating system signage, though these have been resolved.

The building's history shows consistent rodent inspection pass rates from 2016 to 2024, and bedbug reports from 2019-2023 show zero infested units being reported. Recent inspections in 2025 also revealed several open violations regarding emergency signage requirements and inadequate lighting at the front entrance. While the building has obtained multiple permits for maintenance work between 2018 and 2022, the frequency of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention.