444 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

444 West 45th Street is a 6-story, 60-unit residential building located in Hell's Kitchen, built in 1926 and currently owned by Eddie Cohan. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2024, when there were complaints about unsanitary conditions (pests), heating issues, and various maintenance concerns including problems with windows, electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, and the intercom system. While these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), no violations were issued for most of these issues, though there were access problems during inspections of the pest and heating complaints.

The building has a history of pest-related issues, with records showing two pest complaints in 2018 and 2024, though it has maintained a streak of zero bedbug incidents reported since 2019. The building's compliance history shows both active and resolved violations with the Department of Buildings. Two significant unresolved violations from 2019 relate to failure to complete automatic sprinkler installation and failure to perform a Category 5 inspection.

While there was a temporary issue with sprinkler system filing requirements in 2019, records indicate this was later dismissed. Recent inspections regarding rodent presence have been consistently passed throughout 2022-2024, indicating effective pest control measures. A sidewalk shed was inspected in October 2024 with no violations found. Despite the various maintenance complaints recorded, the building has generally maintained active compliance with major safety and sanitation requirements, with no recorded bedbug infestations or rodent problems in recent years.