527 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

527 West 48th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen and owned by Tomas Aponte. Built in 1901, the property has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent being a heat and hot water complaint in January 2025.

The building has had documented problems with bedbugs, showing significant infestations ranging from 2 to 8 units between 2018 and 2024, though no infestations were reported in the most recent 2024-2025 period. The apartment most affected by violations is Unit 2RE, which has multiple open violations from an April 2022 inspection, including issues with plaster surfaces, wood cabinet repairs, electrical outlets, window panes, floor conditions, and the need for proper painting in the kitchen and bathroom. There have also been recurrent problems with various appliances, particularly refrigerators and ranges, though many of these complaints have been resolved.

In addition to these issues, the building has experienced safety-related concerns, including a carbon monoxide detector violation in late 2021, and multiple HPD inspections in 2022 revealed various floor and ceiling problems requiring attention. The property's rodent inspection history shows significant attention to pest control, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 passing, though previous inspections from 2015-2016 and earlier showed rat activity. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in Unit 2RE, though recent years show some improvement in both rodent inspections (currently passing) and the most recent bedbug report showing no active infestations.