56 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 5-story, 20-unit building at 56 East 4th Street, owned by Jared Welch, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2024, there were multiple complaints about pest infestations, with several HPD inspections being unable to gain access to complete their evaluations, though one complaint resulted in violation notices. The building has also faced repeated issues with heat and hot water problems, particularly affecting both individual apartments and common areas, with several emergency complaints filed in October 2024.

The property has open violations from October 2024 regarding extremely hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees and a cockroach infestation affecting apartments D1 and 1C. Additional maintenance concerns have included plumbing issues, a defective self-closing door in apartment 5C, and rust problems requiring painting on all story balconies at the building's front fire escape. The building's historical records show consistent rodent inspection compliance, passing all inspections from 2021 through 2025, suggesting effective management of rodent control measures.

Bedbug reports have shown no infestations or eradication efforts in the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2025. A complaint regarding work without a permit in 2024 was referred to the Department of Consumer Affairs. While the building's management has generally responded to complaints, the presence of open violations and recent repeated service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning water temperature control and pest management.