442 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

442 West 45th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Marvin Davis and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced recurring issues with pest infestations, particularly evident in multiple 311 complaints and violation notices throughout 2024-2025, including recent April 2025 complaints about pests, mold, and safety concerns like non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These persistent problems were preceded by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024, including roach infestations in public hallways across all floors, and issues with self-closing fire doors.

The building has also experienced infrastructure issues, with water leak complaints and slow leaks reported in April 2025. Recent inspections indicate ongoing rodent control challenges, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing failed results for other reasons, following a pattern of failed rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025. The building's history shows some attention to maintenance and improvements, with permits issued in 2019 for work including plumbing and exterior maintenance.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, as evidenced by consistent zero-count reports in annual filings since 2020. A cluster of safety-related complaints in April 2025 suggests potential concerns with building systems, particularly regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detection equipment, though inspections were unable to be completed. The property has faced regulatory scrutiny in the past regarding illegal hotel activity, with inspections in 2019 and 2023 finding no violations warranting action. While some recent 311 complaints were resolved within the typical timeframe, the recurring nature of the pest-related issues suggests an ongoing challenge for building management, as evidenced by multiple failed rodent inspections and substantial pest-related complaints in recent months.