346 West 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

346 West 52nd Street is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by 346-52 Realty LLC. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably a structure fire in the first floor storefront area in April 2023 that caused substantial damage requiring emergency repairs. This incident resulted in multiple violations related to electrical wiring, fire damage, and structural concerns, though most were eventually resolved.

The building has shown recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with three separate complaints from September-November 2023 that authorities were unable to inspect due to access issues. Security and safety concerns have been a recurring theme, with multiple emergency violations in 2025 related to doors, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors. More recent complaints include open maintenance issues as of June 2025 regarding wall conditions and water leaks.

The property has undergone several inspections regarding rodent activity, with mixed results showing both compliance and failed inspections between 2018 and 2024. Notable violations from 2024 include a partial vacate order for structural non-compliance due to fire damage and a significant penalty of $6,250 for failure to comply with the Commissioner's order. Other historical issues include problems with building signage, electrical systems, and a period of building shaking/vibrating in 2023. The building has maintained good bedbug reporting compliance, with no recorded infestations between 2022 and 2024, though it is worth noting that there was a fire damage incident involving multiple apartments (4C and 4D) that required attention to fire retardant materials in the vestibule area.