348 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

This five-story, 36-unit Old Law Tenement building at 348 West 47th Street, owned by Eric Gaugler and built in 1900, is currently experiencing several significant maintenance issues. As of 2025, the building has ongoing concerns with heat and hot water systems, having received multiple complaints in early 2025, with the most recent heat problem affecting the entire building in February 2025. The property has documented water-related issues, including heavy flow leaks reported in both January and February 2025, along with plumbing and water supply problems noted in December 2024. The building's maintenance history shows persistent safety and habitability concerns, including open violations from December 2024 relating to inadequate heat supply (Unit 2), defective smoke detectors (1B), door issues (1B and Unit 2), and problems with water supply and gas fixtures (3B). Additional concerns include recent rodent activity as evidenced by multiple inspections throughout 2024, including compliance inspections in February and December 2024.

The building's infrastructure has faced critical issues in the past, including reports of structural concerns in late 2018 regarding unstable stairs between the 2nd and 3rd floors, which prompted an emergency response. While there are no current bedbug issues (as per recent reports), the building has a history of pest-related complaints, including recent reports in 2024. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various violations over the years, including electrical wiring concerns, construction issues, and problems with fire safety equipment. In late 2024, there was a notable violation regarding the building being rendered non-compliant due to fire-related concerns in the cellar affecting Apartments 1A and 1B. Historical data shows the building has faced challenges with maintaining code compliance, particularly regarding egress requirements, fire alarm systems, and stair stability, though many of these violations have been resolved or dismissed through the years.

The building has maintained a zero-record of bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2025), with consistent reporting showing no affected units. However, the persistent nature of various maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, plumbing, and pest control, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The lack of recent major violations - particularly regarding building safety or structural issues - is notable, though several open violations from 2024-2025 remain unresolved. The building's management has responded to most service requests, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to inspect reported issues, particularly evident in some water leak complaints. The frequency and nature of service requests in early 2025 indicate current challenges with building systems, particularly regarding heat and hot water infrastructure.