350 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

350 West 53rd Street is a 7-story, 66-unit residential building constructed in 2005 and currently owned by Isah Ibrahim. The building has experienced persistent rodent-related issues, particularly in 2022 and 2023, with multiple incidents of rat and mouse sightings reported between 2022 and 2025, though most recently inspected in March 2025 and passing the inspection. The property has also faced some maintenance challenges, particularly in 2020-2021, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to plumbing (including toilet and sink issues), doors/windows, ventilation systems, cabinets, and flooring.

A significant cluster of violations was documented during a 2021 inspection regarding safety signage requirements, including missing notices for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and building registration information. While most of these violations were closed, there remains an active violation as of December 2024 concerning the display of energy efficiency scores. The building's recent maintenance history shows some improvement, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2018 and consistent responses to pest control inspections.

Inspections have generally passed in recent years, though there was one failed inspection in June 2023. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted multiple inspections in response to rodent complaints, typically finding no violations, with most complaints being addressed through earlier inspections. The building's violation history shows a pattern of addressing maintenance issues, though some violations have required multiple follow-up inspections to resolve. The most recent bedbug reporting periods from 2022 to 2024 show zero infested units, indicating effective pest management practices.