452 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 12-unit, 5-story building at 452 Broadway in SoHo, owned by Susan Keith, has a mixed-use designation as a JOINT RESIDENTIAL/ARTISTS property built in 1877. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2024, 2023, 2022, and previous years all passing, though there was one failed inspection in 2016. Bedbug reports from 2022 to 2025 consistently show zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The building experienced several compliance-related events, including multiple Local Law Audits in December 2020, most of which resulted in "Compliance Inspection Performed" findings.

A significant issue arose in 2023 when an inspector was unable to gain access for a Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspection, which was recorded as a second final attempt. The Department of Buildings has recorded various violations and complaints, including a 2020 violation for "Work Without Permit" with an active status. In 2021, there were violations regarding the failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous ECB violations, though these were dismissed. The building's management has consistently filed annual bedbug reports showing no infestations, and regular maintenance seems to be conducted, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances in 2018 for various work types (EW, PL).

The most recent health-related complaint in December 2019 regarding a rat sighting was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows a generally responsible approach to pest management and reporting requirements, with particular attention to rodent control and bedbug prevention. However, there are some areas of concern, particularly regarding access issues for compliance inspections and a few outstanding violations that have persisted over time, including a potentially serious Category 1 inspection that remained active as of 2019. The property has maintained multiple permits for various improvements and repairs, indicating active maintenance and upgrading of building systems.