447 West 43rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

447 West 43rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building located in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023 with multiple emergency complaints related to plumbing, electrical systems, and pest issues. Most notably, there have been ongoing problems with pests, including a December 2023 violation for a roach infestation in apartment 1B, and several incidents of water leaks reported in 2021 and 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of door and security system issues, particularly concerning self-closing doors and lock mechanisms in both public areas and individual units. The property has faced several significant violations and complaints from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, there were violations related to fire escape obstructions and defective doors documented during inspection periods in April and May.

Previous years show a history of unauthorized work and occupancy concerns, including a 2021 violation regarding altered/changed building occupancy without proper certification, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed. The building has maintained active compliance with rodent inspections, passing the most recent inspection in October 2024, and has shown no reported bedbug infestations or treatments in the past three years. While the property has received multiple violations over the years, most have been promptly addressed and closed, with regular permit issuances indicating ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by the current ownership.