349 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 7-story building at 349 West 48th Street, owned by the Church of Scientology of New York and constructed in 1929, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning its facade and structural integrity. Most notably, there are several active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations as of 2025 related to the building's facade condition, including a Partial Vacate Order from February 2025 affecting terraces on the 4th floor and 2nd floor roof setback, and multiple violations regarding deteriorating masonry, spalling stucco, and damaged windows on the north and east elevations.

The building has also faced challenges with compliance regarding its facade inspection reports, with active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2024 for failure to maintain the building facade and failure to file acceptable facade reports, resulting in significant penalties totaling over $15,000. Recent maintenance history includes a plumbing issue in April 2025 that was resolved within two days, and the building has consistently demonstrated effective pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years and recent rodent inspections showing mostly passing results, though there was one failed inspection in June 2023.

The building's documentation shows a pattern of violations related to facade maintenance and reporting requirements, with inactive violations addressing the 2018-2022 facade inspection cycles still pending resolution as of 2025. While most apartment-related issues appear to be promptly addressed, the building's exterior maintenance and compliance with facade inspection requirements have been more persistent challenges, with multiple violations remaining active or unresolved over the past several years.