456 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

456 West 47th Street, a 15-unit five-story old law tenement building in Hell's Kitchen owned by Nejat West LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in early 2023, there were multiple reports of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, along with rodent sightings in June 2023. The building had several maintenance issues in 2021-2022, including problems with water leaks, mold, and various conditions requiring paint and plaster repairs.

A concerning pattern has emerged regarding pest control, with rodent activity recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though the most recent July 2024 inspection passed. The building faced serious compliance issues in 2018, including unauthorized occupancy modifications involving a converted Class B unit in the cellar (Unit 1-C) with inadequate egress, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations and fines. These violations specifically cited obstructions to exit passageways and unauthorized construction work.

More recent violations identified in 2023 involved various repair requirements, including issues with ceilings in public areas and specific apartments. The building's management has generally corrected most violations promptly, as evidenced by certification dates between 2023-2024 showing compliance with building codes. The property has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations over the past eight reporting periods, and while there have been recurring rodent issues, the building has passed several recent rodent inspections, indicating some improvement in pest management.