442 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

442 Hudson Street is a 6-story, 169-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and classified as a New Law Tenement. The property, currently owned by Joe Ogara, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with particular concern around air quality and sanitation. Most recently, in June 2025, there were complaints about dry cleaning vapors (PERC) reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

During 2024, the building underwent inspections for multiple issues including water leaks, mold, electrical problems, and sanitation concerns, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints. The building has active violations from June 2023 related to failure to file required high-pressure inspection reports, and in 2022, it was cited for exterior facade maintenance issues. The property's maintenance history shows generally responsive management to various issues, with a consistent record of pest control inspections passing between 2022-2024, and regular submission of bedbug reports indicating no infestations.

Historical violations primarily relate to building safety requirements, including electrical wiring concerns in 2015 and maintenance of common areas. The building has obtained multiple permits for various repairs and maintenance work between 2019 and 2021, suggesting ongoing investment in building upkeep. While there have been significant maintenance issues noted in various inspections and complaints, the lack of issued violations in many recent inspections indicates generally compliant management practices, though the active violations from 2023 regarding inspection filing requirements should be noted.