357 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
The five-story, 21-unit tenement building at 357 West 54th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Ben Schulman, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since late 2024 through 2025, with recurring problems related to heat and hot water affecting the entire building. Multiple complaints about heat and hot water were filed in late 2024 and early 2025, though HPD was often unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced various other maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (both sink/basin and water supply), ventilation system problems, and concerns with ceilings and floors.
Notably, there are currently open violations from June 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and pests. The property has documented violations affecting individual units, particularly apartment 44 in early 2024, with multiple repair requirements for doors, plaster surfaces, floors, and safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors). Apartment 12 was inspected in late 2023 and found to have various maintenance needs including window repairs and bathroom issues.
The building's rodent inspection history shows periods of rat activity between 2019-2022, though the most recent inspection in October 2024 passed. Despite these challenges, there have been consecutive bedbug reports (2021-2024) confirming zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. Recent service requests in January 2025 indicated continuing maintenance needs, including water leaks and ceiling issues, though these were reportedly corrected according to HPD's follow-up.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 21 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9120 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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