312 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 312 West 49th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by James Mills and constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in mid-2021, there were multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions including sewage issues, along with several building violations requiring repairs to fire retardant materials and repainting work in the first-story public hall.

A 2022 boiler inspection revealed multiple issues including leaking return piping, missing gauge glass guard, and access problems, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation, though this was later resolved with no penalties. The building's fire escape system showed defects in 2018, requiring repair of various components. Recent history shows improvements in pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2021-2025), though there has been inconsistent rodent activity.

The most recent inspections show a "passed" compliance result in August 2024, but there was a "failed" initial inspection in July 2024. The building has had several service requests regarding various issues, including an illegal activity complaint in November 2023 that resulted in no violation found during inspection. While the building has faced multiple violations and repair requirements over the years, recent inspections suggest some improvement in maintenance standards, particularly in terms of pest control.