443 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 5-story, 10-unit residential building at 443 West 48th Street, owned by West 48th Holdings LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent being a ceiling paint/plaster issue reported in August 2023. The building underwent a notable heat and hot water system crisis in December 2022, with multiple tenant complaints indicating this was a building-wide problem. During the same period, there were also plumbing water supply issues that required emergency attention.

More recently, in September 2023, violations were identified in apartment 1W regarding bathroom tiles and ceiling plaster repair needs. The building's management has generally addressed violations promptly, with recent instruments showing compliance with repairs, including the certification of bathroom repairs in apartment 1W in September 2023. Historical records indicate recurring maintenance challenges, including open violations from September 2018 related to apartments 2E and 4W, concerning issues with mold, bathroom repairs, and door difficulties.

The property has maintained a regular bedbug reporting schedule since 2019, with no infestations reported in the past five reporting periods through mid-2025. Additionally, the building passed all recent rodent inspections between 2022-2024, except for two failures in 2021, suggesting improved pest management in recent years. A concerning open violation remains on record from 2019 regarding an unfiled 2017 boiler inspection report, though this appears to be an administrative issue rather than a direct safety concern. The building's age (constructed in 1901) and history as an Old Law Tenement are consistent with many vintage buildings in Manhattan, and while there have been various maintenance challenges, recent inspections suggest improvements in response times and resolution of tenant concerns.