449 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
449 West 48th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1901 in Hell's Kitchen, currently owned by Jack Lerner. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, most recently documented in a rodent sighting in April 2023 that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building has maintained a consistent pattern of rat activity, with multiple inspections between 2021 and 2024 showing failed results and the application of bait during several visits in 2022.
A July 2024 inspection did pass, but this followed multiple documented rodent-related issues. The property has several open housing maintenance code violations that warrant attention. As of July 2024, violations remain regarding self-closing doors in both Apartment 4E and various building entrances, where devices preventing proper door closure were improperly installed.
Historical records from 2017 showed multiple violations related to safety postings in the public hall, including the need for proper gas leak procedures and heating system keyholder notifications, though many of these violations have since been closed with certifications in 2024. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through the present has been relatively stable, with no reported infestations in 2023-2024 and only one eradication case in 2022-2023. While the property has shown some improvement in recent inspections, particularly passing the July 2024 rodent inspection and certifying various 2017 violations in 2024, the recurring rodent issues and remaining violations regarding door safety mechanisms suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 8175 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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