411 West 43rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The three-story, seven-unit residential building at 411 West 43rd Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Mark Scharfman, has undergone several significant inspections and events since 2018, with particular attention to maintenance and regulatory compliance. The property, which received its Class A multiple dwelling designation in 1920, faced notable violations in 2018 related to Apartment 1A, including inadequate hot water supply, defective self-closing doors, bathroom waste line problems, and electrical service issues, though these were certified as corrected by 2023.

The building has maintained a consistent record of complying with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with zero infested units reported in the past five filings. In recent years, the building encountered serious regulatory challenges, including two illegal conversion cases in 2020 and 2021, related to Apartment 2B being used for transient purposes, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations and fines totaling $4,750. The most recent service request from May 2024 involved rodent and pest control issues in a food establishment, though this was subsequently closed by the NYC Health Department.

While the building passed a rodent inspection in December 2024, the October 2024 inspection noted rat activity, marking a significant recent concern. The property's earlier maintenance history shows consistent passing results in rodent inspections from 2010 to 2019, suggesting some recent challenges in pest management. The building's violation and complaint history indicates ongoing attention to maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding its status as a legally converted Class A dwelling and the proper handling of transient use violations.