449 West 46th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

449 West 46th Street is a 5-story, 18-unit residential building in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 449 West 46 LLC. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three complaints registered in 2025 alone (January and February), though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

Other significant recent problems include a garbage/recycling storage violation in mid-2023 (which resulted in two class A and B violations related to waste management), and a single unit bedbug infestation reported in late 2024, with no documented re-infestation. The building has a history of pest-related complaints, particularly in 2019 when multiple reports were filed. The property has undergone several inspections and repairs over the years, with notable violations identified in the 2017-2018 period including issues with motion detector lights in public areas and various maintenance problems in apartments 4 and 5 (including door repairs and plaster surface issues).

The building was subject to three emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2025, indicating persistent infrastructural challenges. While there have been dual complaints about pest conditions (2019) and one about unsanitary conditions (2023), the building has generally passed most rodent inspections since 2017, though there have been some failed inspections noted in 2017, 2023, and 2024. The Department of Buildings has record of seven permits issued between 2019-2020 for exterior work, suggesting regular maintenance and upkeep of the building's façade.