425 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

425 West 48th Street is a 5-story, 39-unit residential building in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Tazjuan Starr. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between October 2024 and January 2025, several of which could not be inspected due to access issues. The building underwent significant interior maintenance inspections in September 2024, resulting in violations noted for flooring, doors, and various surface conditions. Apartment 3A has documented violations from October 2024 related to flooring and wall conditions, while apartment 4J experienced maintenance issues in 2023 requiring various repairs including window frame repairs.

The building has a history of boiler-related complaints, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 finding no violations. Elevator service was an issue in 2020, with one complaint resulting in a violation. Environmental inspections show regular monitoring for pests, with the most recent annual bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showing zero infestations. Rodent inspections from 2018 through 2024 have consistently passed, with one initial failure noted in 2018 now resolved.

While violations were issued for various maintenance issues, records indicate most were resolved within reasonable timeframes, though access issues have sometimes impeded immediate inspection and correction. The building's age and history as an Old Law Tenement are reflected in the maintenance codes and violations, which describe typical urban building wear-and-tear issues. Recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns with building-wide systems, particularly heating, though the property has demonstrated ability to respond to and resolve many individual unit issues when inspections can be conducted. The building's management has maintained compliance with most regulatory requirements, as evidenced by regular rodent inspection passing and bedbug reporting compliance, though there have been occasional lapses in emergency system maintenance requirements that generate violations.