243 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

243 West 55th Street is a 6-story commercial building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Ana Lopez. The building has experienced several notable issues over the past five years, with the most recent being a violation in February 2023 for failing to file the FISP Cycle 9B technical report by the required deadline, though this violation was dismissed in July 2025.

The property has a documented history of elevator-related problems, including a 2021 complaint about a single device with no alternate service that resulted in an Oath Violation being served, and a 2018-2019 violation associated with elevator issues that was resolved. There have been two significant complaints regarding construction and illegal conversions, in 2020 and 2019 respectively, with the 2020 incident resulting in a building violation for failing to obey a stop work order.

In terms of pest control, the building has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations, as evidenced by two consecutive annual filings (2023-2024 and 2024-2025) showing zero reported infested dwelling units, eradications, or re-infestations. While the building has experienced some regulatory and maintenance challenges, particularly concerning its elevator systems and construction activities, it appears to be currently free of major pest issues, with the most recent violations being administrative rather than indicating active safety or habitability concerns. The property's documented history of issues seems to align with typical challenges faced by older commercial buildings in the city, particularly regarding elevator maintenance and compliance with various regulatory requirements.