340 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

340 West 55th Street is an 11-story, 56-unit apartment building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Jesse Rosen. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most concerning being a recent mold problem reported in November 2024 (Class A violation) in Apartment 11A, along with multiple open violations related to water leaks, plaster damage, and mold conditions. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about damp spots, leaks, and unsanitary conditions between 2023 and 2024, including a water leak complaint from July 2024 that received emergency attention.

Significant building systems failures have also been noted, including a heat and hot water outage in October 2021, though these systems were reportedly restored the same day. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various infrastructure elements, with multiple permits issued for work between 2019 and 2020 including exterior and plumbing work. A potentially concerning pattern emerged in 2021 with multiple complaints about building shaking/vibration and facade concerns, though these were ultimately investigated with no violations found.

The property has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with no reported infestations since 2019, and has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2010. Recent inspections in 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 11A, where multiple open violations remain for water leaks, mold, and damaged plaster surfaces, indicating persistent building maintenance issues that require attention. The building's recent history, particularly from 2023 to 2024, shows a concerning pattern of water-related issues, including leaks, dampness, and mold, with multiple violations and service requests being reported and documented. While the building has passed rodent inspections and maintained a bedbug-free record for the past several years, the ongoing moisture-related problems suggest that addressing these maintenance issues would require significant attention and resources.