522 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The five-story, ten-unit building at 522 West 47th Street in Hell's Kitchen, built in 1901 and currently owned by Harold Rivera, is experiencing multiple open maintenance issues as of May 2025. Recent complaints from May 2025 clearly indicate several pressing concerns including unsanitary conditions (garbage storage and pest issues), water leaks, plumbing problems, electrical outages, and issues with doors/windows. The building has also encountered serious heating and hot water problems in June 2025 under emergency complaints.

In terms of violations, apartment 3W has multiple open violations from October 2024 involving pest infestations (mice and roaches), window sashes, floor repairs, door issues, and an intercom system problem. While there have been some past rodent inspections showing compliance, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and unit conditions. The property has documented multiple emergency complaints regarding cooking gas and ceiling paint/plaster issues.

There have been three "Work Without a Permit" complaints (2019, 2023, 2025), though inspections did not warrant violations. The building has maintained a pest-free status in the last three years of bedbug reporting (2021-2024), with previous minor incidents in 2019 and 2021 showing eradication. All rodent inspections from 2018 to 2025 except one have passed, indicating generally effective pest control measures, though a failure in 2022 suggests occasional challenges. The frequency and nature of the recent complaints, particularly the open and emergency issues, indicate significant ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention, though some historical context shows that not all complaints necessarily lead to verified violations.