439 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

439 West 47th Street is a 4-story, 9-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Mark Scharfman and located in Hell's Kitchen. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in early 2025 focusing on ventilation systems, flooring, ceilings, and water-related problems, resulting in multiple HPD violations. These recent issues follow a pattern of building maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 5A, where violations were issued in late 2024 for problems including inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, defective bathroom ventilation, electrical issues, and plumbing concerns.

The building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2021-2024, with most recent compliance passing in July 2024, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2022. Multiple 311 service requests throughout 2024-2025 have involved various building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and sanitation concerns, with some violations noted during inspections. The property has a history of water-related issues, particularly evident in late 2024 through early 2025, including water leaks, damp spots, and ventilation problems, resulting in multiple HPD violations. There have also been several concerns about unsanitary conditions, including garbage storage and mold, though most complaints were found not to violate housing laws upon inspection.

Building safety features have been consistently monitored, with violations noted for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 5A. The building's systems have undergone various inspections and repairs, with some emergency repairs completed in response to violations, though several issues remain open as of the most recent data. Recent complaints regarding building stability and unauthorized work in late 2023 were investigated but found unsubstantiated. The building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods (2020-2025), showing successful pest management in this regard.