448 West 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 5-story, 10-unit building at 448 West 50th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Christopher Hanke, is an OLD LAW TENEMENT constructed in 1901. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug prevention reporting over the past six years (2019-2024), with all reports showing zero infested or eradicated units, indicating successful monitoring and management of this potential pest issue. The building's rodent situation has presented more significant challenges, particularly in recent months.

Between May 2021 and October 2024, there have been several inspections revealing varying degrees of rat activity, including recent bait application in September 2024 and an August 2024 inspection indicating rat activity. Notably, in July 2021, the building was reported to have rat activity during an initial inspection, and a subsequent compliance inspection in September 2021 also noted rat activity. While there have been periods of successful rodent control (as evidenced by "Passed" results in multiple inspections), the most recent pattern suggests ongoing efforts to manage this issue.

The building faced a Housing Maintenance Code violation in April 2021 related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement, though this appears to have been resolved given the subsequent years' compliance. The property's age and classification as an OLD LAW TENEMENT suggest it is subject to specific regulatory requirements, but the consistent zero infestation reports for bedbugs demonstrate effective management of this particular pest concern. The rodent situation, while showing recent improvements with bait application, suggests continued monitoring will be necessary to maintain acceptable living conditions.