352 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 5-story, 30-unit building at 352 West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Jorge Cardone and constructed in 1920, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The most pressing current concern is an open electrical outlet/switch problem reported in March 2025. In 2023, the building experienced multiple simultaneous issues, including electrical wiring problems (classified as an emergency), ceiling paint/plaster concerns, and slow water leaks. These problems were all investigated by HPD, though no violations were issued in these particular cases.

The building had two documented window frame issues in 2022 and 2023 that resulted in violations, along with various electrical and water-related complaints. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2020 through 2025, with a concerning rat activity report in September 2020 being the only failure during this period; however, subsequent inspections all resulted in passing grades. Bedbug inspections from 2021 through 2024 have shown no evidence of infestation. In April 2024, there was a complaint regarding building shaking/vibrating/structural stability, but this was inspected the same day and found to have no violations.

The building's safety systems have required attention, with multiple violations in 2023 related to self-closing doors, window repairs, and safety device maintenance (including carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and electrical wiring concerns), though most of these were subsequently addressed and closed. Recent electrical concerns persist, as evidenced by the most recent service request in 2025. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, it has generally maintained compliance with inspection requirements, particularly in terms of rodent control and bedbug management. The property has recently undergone necessary repairs and addressed multiple violations, as indicated by various certified dates in 2023-2024, though some open violations still exist. The building's maintenance history shows a regular pattern of addressing various systems and structural elements, with permits issued in 2020 and 2021 for electrical work, suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance.