415 West 44th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The five-story Old Law Tenement at 415 West 44th Street in Hell's Kitchen, built in 1890 and containing 20 units, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding ceiling paint/plaster conditions, with the most recent in May 2025 resulting in violations being issued. The building has also faced ongoing concerns with doors, including multiple violations in September 2024 related to entrance door locks and self-closing mechanisms, with some conditions remaining open as of July 2025.

A carbon monoxide detector violation was documented in December 2023 in Apartment 4, though it was certified as corrected in February 2024. The property has undergone several inspections and received various complaints regarding appliances, particularly electric/gas ranges, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints being closed after inspection, though not all resulted in violations. The building's common areas, including the first-story public hall, have required attention, with violations noted for floor tiles and door hardware between May and September 2024.

Despite these issues, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestation, with no reported cases between 2019 and 2024. Rodent inspections have generally passed, with the most recent showing consistent compliance, though there was one failed inspection in March 2023 for unspecified reasons. The property owner, Nikitas Drakotos, has several open violations as of July 2025, including issues with entrance door locks, vestibule door latches, and floor tiles that require monitoring for compliance with correction timelines established by housing regulations.