59 West 46th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

59 West 46th Street, a 13-story Class B building constructed in 1906, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with heat and hot water systems. The most recent incidents in May 2025 involved multiple building-wide heat and hot water complaints, including four emergency reports that were subsequently closed. These heating system issues have been a recurring problem, with similar complaints recorded in 2024 and 2025, some resulting in violations. The building is currently facing several open violations as of 2024-2025, particularly in apartment 406, including issues with mold, pest infestation, and peeling paint in the bathroom.

Additional concerns were documented in late 2024 related to infrastructure systems, including the need for proper ventilation in the gas meter room, maintenance of electrical closets, and various plumbing and elevator issues. The building's recent history (2024-2025) shows active violations for several critical systems, including electrical, plumbing, and heating infrastructure. During 2024, multiple ECB (Environmental Control Board) violations were issued regarding building maintenance and safety standards, including issues with the exterior facade, electrical systems, and sprinkler heads. The building has also undergone several inspections related to rodent infestation, with recent 2024 inspections resulting in failed compliance.

While the building has passed some historical inspections dating back to 2010-2012, the recent pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing management challenges, particularly regarding timely maintenance and infrastructure upkeep. The property has shown some compliance in addressing specific violations, but as of the latest data update, there remain multiple open violations requiring attention. The building's historical data shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to the heating system, pest control, and various infrastructure maintenance requirements. The property has filed its bedbug reports as required, showing minimal infestation incidents, and has generally passed rodent inspections until the most recent failures in 2024. However, the pattern of repeated heating system complaints and the accumulation of various infrastructure violations suggest ongoing challenges in building maintenance and response to tenant complaints.