352 East 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

352 East 50th Street is a four-story, three-unit building located in Midtown and owned by Leo Chapparo. The 1910 property has experienced recurring heating issues, most recently documented in January 2025 with multiple emergency complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly evident in 2019 when multiple complaints were filed and inspected regarding electrical wiring, ceiling paint/plaster, water leaks (heavy flow, damp spots, and slow leaks), and unsanitary mold conditions, though no violations were issued in these cases. While bedbug violations were noted in 2021-2024 requiring annual reporting, recent filings indicate zero infested units for the 2023-2024 period.

The property has undergone inspection of rodent activity between 2022-2025, showing inconsistent results with both "Passed" and "Failed for Other Reasons" outcomes, and most recently passed inspections in February 2025 and December 2024. Earlier maintenance issues included a building-wide intercom system failure in 2019 and various plumbing and electrical concerns, all of which were documented through HPD service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints. The building's recent heating system issues, especially given their frequency and emergency classification, appear to be the most pressing concern in recent years, while historical problems such as water leaks and mold have largely been addressed through HPD inspections.