555 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

555 West 42nd Street is a 46-story, 418-unit Class A residential building located in Hell's Kitchen and owned by Rodolfo Gonzalez. The property has experienced consistent heat and hot water issues over recent years, with multiple emergency complaints during 2023-2024 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though recent complaints in early 2025 suggest some improvements in this area. The building faced significant pest management challenges, with four units reporting bedbug infestations in 2024, despite all being marked as eradicated.

Recent Department of Buildings records show recurring elevator system concerns, with multiple complaints filed and one Oath violation served in 2025. The property has undergone regular rodent control measures, with multiple bait applications recorded in early 2025. Recent months have seen several food establishment-related health department complaints, primarily between 2024-2025, though specific details on their resolutions are not provided in the data.

While there have been numerous violations recorded related to energy efficiency score displays and benchmarking reports between 2020-2024, most of these were ultimately dismissed or resolved. The building's maintenance record shows periodic plumbing (PL) and electrical work (EW) permits being issued, indicating ongoing maintenance and system updates. Notably, there was one emergency unsanitary condition complaint related to sewage in 2021, which was promptly addressed.