447 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

447 West 48th Street, a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building in Hell's Kitchen owned by Anthony Perroncino, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning pest control and building safety systems. Most notably, the building has faced ongoing rodent control challenges in 2023-2024, with multiple inspections documenting rat activity and the need for bait application. The property is currently facing multiple open violations from May 2023 affecting apartment 4E, including issues with self-closing doors, missing safety devices, and a furniture obstruction affecting a fire escape window.

Historical complaint patterns show recurring issues with pest problems, door and window functionality, and building safety systems including the intercom system. The building's maintenance record indicates a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most recent documented complaints in 2023-2024 focusing on unsanitary conditions and building safety requirements. While some complaints have been closed without violations, others have resulted in open violations or required multiple inspection visits.

The property management has generally responded to complaints, though there have been instances where HPD was unable to gain access for inspections. Recent rodent control measures, including multiple bait applications and one passed inspection in July 2024, suggest ongoing management efforts to address this persistent issue. The building was built in 1901 and shows typical aging infrastructure challenges, particularly related to security and safety systems that have required multiple complaints and inspections to address.