459 West 46th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

At 459 West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen, a 55-unit, 6-story building constructed in 1995 and currently owned by Gregory Mule, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past year (2024-2025). The property has faced multiple heat and hot water issues in spring 2025, with several emergency complaints filed between May and June 2025, some of which resulted in HPD violations. There have been persistent pest problems, with two unsanitary condition complaints involving pests in May and June 2025, though inspections did not find violations in one case.

Three plumbing-related complaints regarding water supply issues were reported between May and June 2025, with some inspections unable to be completed. The building has several open violations from 2024, including issues with fire safety doors and ventilation systems on the 5th floor. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints filed in late 2024 and 2025 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, though inspections often found no violations. The property has maintained good records of rodent inspections, passing all inspections since 2018.

Additionally, the building has been compliant with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the past two reporting periods (2023-2025). Recent inspections have revealed some concerning patterns, including open violations related to immediately hazardous conditions and multiple failures to certify corrections on Class 1 ECB violations. Several Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 remain active, particularly regarding failure to file required inspections and reports. While the building has shown some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as indicated by closed service requests and resolved complaints, the frequency of recent heat, hot water, and pest-related complaints suggests ongoing building system challenges that affect resident comfort.