245 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

245 West 12th Street is a 6-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by David Kalbfeld and classified as a COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A property. The building has undergone various maintenance and inspection procedures over the past several years, with the most significant recent activity involving multiple Tenant Safety Inspections throughout 2024-2025, all of which resulted in no violations being found.

A notable incident occurred in 2020 regarding an elevator issue, which resulted in a $3,125 fine related to a door restrictor malfunction, though this violation was later resolved. The building's bedbug reporting records show consistently zero infested dwellings from 2017 through 2023, indicating effective pest management. Recent rodent inspections show generally good maintenance, with only one instance of rat activity noted in April 2024, which was followed by a passed compliance inspection in May 2024.

The property has experienced recurring complaints and inspections regarding construction and safety issues between 2019 and 2021, including concerns about sidewalk sheds and scaffolding, though most of these complaints resulted in no violations. While there have been several environmental control board violations and department of buildings violations, these have mostly been resolved or dismissed based on subsequent inspections. The building has maintained regular permit issuance for various construction and maintenance work, with permits issued consistently from 2018 through 2021 for different types of work including plumbing and electrical.