440 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 15-unit, 5-story old law tenement building at 440 West 45th Street, owned by Nechemia Weinberger and situated in Hell's Kitchen, has experienced multiple recurring maintenance issues over the past two years (2024-2025). The most notable ongoing concerns involve water leaks and pest infestations, with recent complaints and violations for these issues remaining open as of mid-2025.

The building has faced persistent heat and hot water problems throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed about lack of service affecting the entire building, though inspections often found these issues resolved at the time of inspection. Significant violations have been documented regarding building maintenance and safety, including two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 related to improperly supported window AC units, and earlier structural concerns about masonry condition. The property has a recurring history of boiler-related issues, with multiple inspections noting inadequate combustion air and other concerns.

Recent inspections have shown some improvement, with successful rodent control measures implemented in 2024, though there was intermittent rodent activity reported in 2023. The building has complied with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units since 2020, and passed recent rodent inspections in July 2024. Window safety concerns were noted in 2024 violations, specifically regarding missing or defective window guards in public areas and a broken window sash in apartment 5E.