325 East 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The five-story, 40-unit residential building at 325 East 54th Street in Midtown, owned by Ahron Freidus, was constructed in 1926 and is currently classified as a converted Class A multiple dwelling. The property has experienced a recurring pattern of maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaint (as of February 2025) regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage remaining open. Between 2023 and 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding door/windows and plumbing issues, with several inspections noting access problems that prevented HPD from verifying corrections.

Notable violations were recorded in 2024, primarily affecting Apartment D, including problems with self-closing doors, floor damage, and a carbon monoxide detector issue. The building underwent significant scrutiny in late 2023, receiving environmental control board violations for improperly maintained safety systems and use as a transient dwelling in Apartment 2D, though these were subsequently resolved with no penalties. Historical records show a pattern of safety-related violations, including emergency exit lighting issues and prohibited door hardware concerns in 2019. The property has maintained a consistent record of rodent-related inspections, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 passing, though there were periods of concern noted in previous years.

The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple violations being certified as corrected, though access issues have sometimes hindered proper resolution verification by authorities. Recent bedbug reports (2021-2024) indicate no infestations or eradication efforts required during this period, suggesting effective pest management practices. The property has also maintained regular compliance with rodent inspections, with most recent inspections showing passing results. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding doors and plumbing systems, historical data suggests a pattern of addressing violations once highlighted by authorities, though access issues and inspection scheduling have occasionally complicated resolution verification processes.