346 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 20-unit, 5-story building at 346 West 47th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Paul Brusco, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues since October 2020. Most recently, in May 2025, there were reports of heat and hot water problems throughout the building, and in January 2025, issues with doors that HPD inspectors could not access for verification. Between 2023 and 2024, multiple complaints regarding paint/plaster conditions were documented, with violations issued for wall issues in December 2024. The building has also faced significant health and safety concerns, including carbon monoxide detector deficiencies, missing smoke detectors, and plumbing issues in apartment 2B, along with multiple indoor air quality complaints in 2024 related to chemical odors and construction dust.

Emergent safety concerns were highlighted in 2023-2024 with open violations for missing smoke detectors and the need for proper fire egress access. The property has a history of pest-related issues, with documented mouse infestations in apartment 2B in 2023, though recent bedbug reports from 2024 show no infestations in the past two years. Although the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2023, there were failures noted in 2022 and 2019. A concerning pattern of non-compliance emerged between 2018-2020, with multiple ECB violations related to false statements in certificate of correction filings and facade maintenance issues, though these were eventually resolved.

Two illegal hotel room complaints were filed in 2023 and 2025, with access issues preventing full investigation. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance activity, with multiple exterior work permits issued between 2018-2020. The data suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems, safety equipment, and interior conditions. While recent inspections show some improvements in pest control and certain maintenance areas, there are still outstanding violations that require attention, particularly related to building safety systems and resident comfort. The building's management has a mixed track record of responding to and resolving service requests, with several instances of inspectors being unable to gain access for verification of reported issues.