311 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

311 West 55th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Kostas Georgiadis. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns about water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and pests. In 2024 alone, there were multiple water leak complaints (including heavy flow incidents in January, March, June, and July), and reports of mold and pest issues in July.

The building also faced a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire structure in April 2023, though service was reportedly restored shortly thereafter. There are several open violations requiring attention, including an unrepaired shoe issue on the front fire escape (July 2024) and an outstanding requirement to post and maintain proper registration signage in the entrance area. Historical violations in 2021 included problems with self-closing doors and an uncapped heat radiator valve. The building has seen multiple illegal hotel room investigations in 2025, though inspectors were frequently unable to gain access.

While bedbug reports from 2020-2024 show minimal infestation (only one unit affected in 2020-2021), rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with confirmed rat activity noted in February 2022 and March 2016, though the most recent inspection in October 2024 passed. The property's emergency response history indicates regular interaction with HPD, with many complaints being closed without violations being issued. This suggests while there are persistent maintenance issues, immediate safety hazards may be less common. The building's location in Hell's Kitchen provides access to urban amenities, but the recent pattern of water-related complaints and maintenance violations indicates ongoing property management challenges.