318 West 51st Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
318 West 51st Street is a 6-story New Law Single Room Occupancy building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Shimmie Horn and constructed in 1940. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2024, with multiple emergency complaints and violations issued, including specific problems in bathrooms on the 2nd and 3rd stories. There have been eight egress-related complaints between 2024 and 2025, indicating potential concerns with building safety, though most were resolved with no violations found upon inspection.
The building's elevator system has also been a point of concern, with multiple complaints about devices and inspections resulting in notices of violation. Recent rodent inspections show a mix of passing and some rat activity reports between 2022 and 2024. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations since 2021, and has generally resolved safety violations promptly, such as those related to fire escapes and sanitation issues.
A number of permits were issued between 2024 and 2025 for various work, including elevator and environmental systems maintenance. The property has a history of heat/hot water complaints dating back to 2021, with recent patterns suggesting ongoing challenges with the building's heating system. The building has also faced administrative violations regarding the timely filing of pressure inspection records in 2023, though these were ultimately dismissed.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 0 |
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Year built | 1940 |
Total area | 54568 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY |

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