412 West 46th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 16-unit tenement building at 412 West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Melanie Martin and built in 1910, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are active violations related to structural concerns, including a broken terra cotta lentil causing a public hazard (issued November 2023 with a $12,500 penalty) and a missing fire escape drop ladder compromising the second means of egress (issued October 2023). The building has been under scrutiny for pest management issues, with multiple complaints and rodent sightings in 2024-2025, including recent bait applications in April 2025.

There is a concerning history of waste management issues, with numerous violations between 2022-2024 regarding garbage and recycling storage conditions, particularly affecting building entrances and front yards. The property has faced ongoing structural and safety concerns, including active violations from 2021-2023 regarding failure to maintain fire escapes, unresolved hazardous conditions, and an emergency declaration in May 2023 regarding cellar and first-floor entrance security. The building's recent history shows repeated inspection activity, with the Department of Buildings conducting multiple inspections and applying bait for rodent control throughout 2024-2025.

While there have been some inspections with no violations found, the pattern of complaints and violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The property has also experienced issues with unauthorized cellar occupancy and demolition-related concerns, leading to various Environmental Control Board violations and open construction-related violations with potential penalties. The building's management has received both Class A and B violations regarding sanitation issues, with several requiring correction of garbage accumulation problems in common areas, though many have been closed without penalties.