455 West 44th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 35-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 455 West 44th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Anthony Kissling and constructed in 1910, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past three years. Most notably, there is currently an OPEN emergency complaint regarding unsanitary conditions and pests as of June 2025, following a previous period from December 2022 to October 2023 where two units reported bedbug infestations.

The building has undergone multiple inspections for various systems, with inspections consistently passing rodent inspections throughout 2022-2024, though there were plumbing issues in late 2023 and a heat/hot water emergency affecting the entire building in 2022 that was resolved. The Department of Buildings issued a violation in March 2023 regarding building maintenance concerns, specifically noting step cracks and unsecured window AC units, though this was resolved with a penalty.

Numerous complaints have been filed regarding building systems, including multiple issues with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, electrical outlets, smoke detectors, and plumbing, though HPD investigations typically found no violations. The building's management has maintained regular rodent inspections, all passing, and has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections, though access was not granted for at least one pest-related inspection in 2022. The building was inspected multiple times in 2023 and 2024, with many complaints being resolved through inspections that found no violations or through system repairs.