548 West 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

548 West 50th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Elinor Arzt. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat/hot water systems, particularly between 2020 and 2022, with multiple complaints documenting heat outages affecting the entire building. More recently, there have been plumbing concerns, with the most recent water supply complaint in late 2024 and another related issue in 2022 that HPD was unable to inspect.

The building has undergone several rodent inspections, with a passing result in October 2024, though there were documented instances of rat activity in 2021. While there have been three reported instances of bedbug infestations between 2019-2024, these appear to have been addressed promptly, with only one eradicated unit reported in the 2023-2024 period and no current infestation. The property has demonstrated some maintenance attention, with two permits issued in 2019 for unspecified work, though the building still has several unresolved past violations dating back to 2000-2007, primarily related to pest issues in apartments 1FE and 2RW. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of emergency complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, with six such complaints between 2020-2021.

In addition to the plumbing and heating concerns, there have been issues with the building's intercom/buzzer system (2024), flooring (2023), and pest control (2021). The property's age and historical compliance issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the most recent inspections and complaint resolutions indicate some improvements. Notably, while the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, the prompt closure of many complaints and the recent passing rodent inspection in 2024 suggest some stabilization of conditions. The building has maintained a relatively active response to pest management, with eradication efforts documented in recent years, though historical records show a significant pest control challenge in the early 2000s.