414 West 44th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 6-story, 52-unit building at 414 West 44th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Barry Rudovsky and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaint in January 2025 marking the second such incident within two months. Between August and October 2024, multiple plumbing issues were reported including problems with toilets, basins/sinks, and water supply, though inspections were limited by access difficulties.

The building has also faced various interior maintenance challenges, including multiple paint and plaster issues documented in 2023-2024, which resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations particularly concerning Apartment 3H. The property has a history of building systems deficiencies, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2023, though these violations were issued in April 2024 and remain open as of the latest data. Regular inspections have generally shown compliance with rodent control standards, with recent passed inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there was one failed inspection in April 2023.

The building has demonstrated good pest control management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past six years. Earlier issues included sanitation concerns in 2022 regarding garbage/recycling storage and some past concerns about unauthorized hotel rooms in 2018 and 2019. While there were plumbing work complications in 2018 related to a suspended plumber's license, this was subsequently resolved. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, though there have been some access-related challenges for inspectors.