305 East 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

305 East 45th Street, known as Turtle Bay Towers, is a 25-story, 338-unit residential building constructed in 1929 in Midtown Manhattan. The property has been experiencing ongoing heat and hot water issues as evidenced by multiple complaints in May 2025, including several inspections where HPD was unable to gain access for verification. There are also current open maintenance issues regarding flooring in common areas reported in June 2025. The building's history shows several concerning patterns, including a seemingly persistent issue with heating systems (with multiple complaints between 2023-2025), and a series of building-wide concerns in 2024 regarding ventilation systems, window frames, and general maintenance.

Between 2022 and 2024, there were several notable complaints including facade safety notifications (Cycle 9B Unsunsafe Report Filed) and multiple Certificate of Occupancy-related inquiries. The building has undergone various maintenance and repair work as indicated by multiple permit issuances between 2019 and 2021, including plumbing and electrical work. Recent inspections for bedbugs have consistently shown no infestations from 2019 to 2024, and rodent inspections between 2016-2025 have generally passed, with some bait applications noted in 2017. While many recent violations have been resolved, there remains an active building-wide heating system concern as of mid-2025 and an open flooring issue.

The property has had multiple housing maintenance code violations recorded between 2023 and 2024 affecting various units, including issues with gas supply to kitchen fixtures in multiple apartments (7Q, 6R, and 15A), though most have been certified as resolved. The building has faced several regulatory challenges, including complaints about illegal hotel rooms (2023), unauthorized commercial use (2024), and elevator maintenance issues. Recent inspections and violation data indicate improved responsiveness to maintenance issues, though the pattern of heating system problems suggests an ongoing challenge. Multiple permits issued between 2019-2021 suggest regular maintenance and upgrade work, though specific details on the nature of the work are not provided in the available data.