326 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

326 West 45th Street is a three-story, six-unit residential building built in 1920, currently owned by Micha Kalbo, and classified as HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing current violation being related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, which remains active as of June 2023.

In 2024, a bedbug reporting violation was issued, though the building has had three consecutive reports showing zero infested units between 2021-2022, suggesting this may have been an administrative oversight. The building has had multiple safety-related violations, including a 2023 fire egress issue involving a defective iron ladder to the roof scuttle, and the removal of an illegal magnetic lock at the front entrance. The property has faced consistent rodent issues, particularly evident in 2022-2023 when multiple baiting efforts were required, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed.

Historical inspection records show various administrative violations being addressed in 2021-2023, including requirements for proper signage regarding smoke detector requirements, housing information guides, and building registration. A notable pattern emerges regarding bedbug reporting violations, with multiple citations issued between 2021-2024, though subsequent inspections show compliance. While the building has maintained basic operational functionality, as evidenced by recent rodent inspection passes and closed violations, the frequency of violations related to building systems and safety features suggests areas requiring ongoing attention from management.