355 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

355 West 53rd Street is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building built in 1920, currently owned by 349 W 53 Street Inc. Situated in Hell's Kitchen, the property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in mid-2025, including multiple water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), unsanitary mold conditions, and problems with cooking gas and appliances. These recent complaints, while generally addressed through HPD inspections, resulted in violation issuance with requirements for the owner to correct the conditions.

The building also experienced heating and hot water-related issues in early 2019, with multiple complaints spanning January through February. Apartment 2E has a documented history of maintenance needs from 2019, including problems with water leaks, mold, and various repairs required to address defective surfaces and fixtures, though many of these violations were subsequently closed. The building has undergone periodic rodent inspections from 2016 to 2024, with most inspections showing compliance, though a rat activity report was noted in October 2024.

Importantly, the building's recent inspection history shows consistent bedbug-free certifications from 2019 through 2024, with no infested units reported in the past six filing periods. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in 2022-2023 regarding illegal conversion, egress issues, and debris concerns, though no violations were warranted at the time of inspection. Multiple permits for work at the building have been issued between 2020 and 2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property.