355 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The building at 355 West 47th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Berti Lelcaj, is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement constructed in 1920. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a building-wide heat and hot water problem reported in February 2025, for which HPD was unable to gain access to inspect.

In September 2024, multiple issues were documented including mold, water leaks, and ceiling paint/plaster problems, with violations issued for the latter two. Specifically, violations were documented in Apartment 1RE for defective plastered surfaces and water leak issues, though these were certified as corrected by October 2024.

The building has two active Department of Buildings violations: one from 2019 regarding failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report, and another from 2023 concerning a missed 2022 external low pressure inspection, which was dismissed in April 2024. There has been no evidence of bedbug infestations reported since 2020, and the property has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent three inspections (2023-2025) showing no rat activity or other issues. While the building has had several maintenance issues, particularly regarding water and heat systems, it has maintained a relatively clean record in terms of pest control, with only one reported infestation in the past six years and recent successful rodent inspections.