420 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 5-story, 9-unit building at 420 West 49th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by B R A Real Estate, was constructed in 1910 as an Old Law Tenement and has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most significantly, in September 2024, multiple violations were documented in apartment 3W, including problems with bathroom floor tiles, plastered surfaces, paint, mold, bathtub finishing, electrical light fixtures, wash basin, and various wall surfaces.

The building has also faced recurring issues with essential services, including multiple open complaints and violations regarding plumbing (basin/sink), electrical systems (outlet/switch), appliances (electric/gas range), ceiling paint/plaster, and flooring/stairs since January 2025. The property has undergone several inspection processes since 2018, with generally good results in rodent inspections, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in July 2024.

While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent years, several environmental control board violations have been recorded, particularly in late 2024, regarding improper fire-stopping conditions in apartments 2W and 3E, resulting in penalties of $6,250 and $3,125 respectively. There have been multiple recent complaints about unauthorized work, illegal conversions, and construction beyond approved plans, though most of these were found to have no violations warranting penalties upon inspection. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues with basic apartment infrastructure, particularly in unit 3W, which may affect tenant comfort and safety.