37 West 46th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

37 West 46th Street is a 5-story, 2-unit residential building in Midtown, originally constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Paula Lee. The property has experienced several significant issues over recent years, most notably regarding compliance with inspection requirements. There are currently active violations related to the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections dating back from 2018-2023.

The building has also received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations for not filing annual bedbug reports from 2021-2024. In 2024, an active ECB violation was issued for occupancy contrary to the building's certificate of occupancy, showing unauthorized conversion/occupation of floors 3-6 as a jewelry repair shop, with a penalty of $6,250. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding safety during construction. In 2021, there were multiple violations related to a construction project, including an incident where debris fell and grazed a pedestrian, leading to several citations for failing to maintain safety equipment and secure debris netting.

The property appears to have regular rodent inspections that have consistently passed since 2010. Recent activity includes a DOHMH inspection in mid-2025 related to restaurant grading, which was closed with no significant violations noted. While there have been numerous violations logged with the Department of Buildings, many appear to be related to documentation issues rather than physical safety concerns, though the pattern of not filing required inspections and reports is notable. The building received its most recent permits in 2023, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance or improvements.