450 West 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

450 West 50th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen, built in 1910 and currently owned by Albert Myers. The building has experienced recent recurring issues with heating and hot water, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2025, including emergency situations. During 2024-2025, there were several maintenance issues requiring attention, including window frame problems, electrical concerns, plumbing issues, and multiple reports of water leaks.

In 2023-2024, the building faced multiple unsanitary conditions, including mold and water leak complaints. The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2018, with inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2024 showing no significant pest issues. Notably, the building has maintained an exemplary bedbug record for several years, with no reported infestations in any of the annual reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, demonstrating effective pest management practices. Violations and compliance issues have been documented over the years, including concerns about self-closing doors in 2023-2024, which were finally certified as corrected in December 2023.

Historical compliance issues in 2022 involved mold remediation in Apartment 3F and safety concerns about a door in the same unit. In 2019, there were significant concerns about improper storage and use of the unit 2W as a workshop with combustible materials, which was addressed by early 2025. The building's maintenance record shows prompt responses to most service requests, with many issues being resolved through appropriate channels, though some heating system problems appear to be persistent. The property has undergone regular inspections and maintenance, with a notable focus on fire safety systems and building security, as evidenced by multiple violations related to self-closing doors and fire escape access.