515 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building at 515 West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Roni Abudi, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2025, there have been two open complaints regarding electrical issues (outlet/switch problems) and intercom systems. The building has also faced recurring appliance-related problems, particularly concerning the electric/gas range, with both open and closed complaints throughout 2024-2025. Multiple instances of mold issues were documented in late 2024, with HPD unable to complete inspections in several cases.

The building's record shows persistent maintenance challenges, including a water leak in February 2025 and various non-emergency complaints about the buzzer/intercom system. Several Housing Maintenance Code violations remain open as of 2024, particularly relating to building safety signage requirements and self-closing doors at the vestibule. Between 2022 and 2024, inspections revealed both passing and failing results for rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing compliance. Notably, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the building since 2019, according to the bedbug reporting system, and all reported infestations were successfully eradicated.

The building has also faced multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding work without permits and other safety-related issues, though inspections often found no violations warranted. The property has a history of inspection difficulties, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain access to conduct required inspections, and several 311 complaints receiving similar response patterns. While some issues have been resolved through repairs and corrections, the building continues to have open complaints and violations that affect resident comfort and building safety. The recent pattern of open complaints in 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though it's worth noting that some complaints have been resolved through proper channels.