551 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

At 551 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, a 53-story residential building constructed in 2013 with 598 units, recent months have shown significant ongoing maintenance and safety issues. Most notably, in June 2025, there were complaints about indoor air quality related to construction dust, along with multiple complaints regarding flooring, wall paint/plaster conditions, heating/hot water issues, and door/window problems - many of which resulted in HPD inspectors being unable to gain access for necessary inspections. The building experienced serious incidents in July 2023 when a construction crane reportedly caused damage, including shattered windows and facade dislodgement on the 54th and 55th floors, which remain active violations.

Additional concerns include periodic bedbug infestations during 2022-2024 (though none reported in the most recent cycle), persistent problems with self-closing doors in compactor areas across multiple floors, and various maintenance code violations including mold issues in 35th floor apartments. The property has maintained good rodent inspection results, passing all inspections from 2017 through 2025. Recent construction activities have generated multiple complaints, with the most recent construction safety compliance action occurring in June 2025.

Building systems appear to have undergone regular maintenance, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances between 2018-2020, including elevator and exterior work. While several violations and complaints have been resolved, including those related to plumbing and appliance issues, the building continues to experience recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding access for inspections and various building systems. The property's ownership structure, under Moshe Krupnick, has addressed numerous violations through repairs and inspections, though some issues, particularly those involving construction-related damage, remain open as of the latest available data.