455 West 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The four-story, 1901 Old Law Tenement building at 455 West 50th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Bruce Haley, has recently experienced several maintenance and safety issues that merit attention. Most notably, there have been recurring water leak complaints, with the most recent report from November 2024 describing a damp spot that HPD inspectors were unable to access for evaluation. The building has also faced fire escape safety concerns, though no violations were issued following an October 2023 inspection.

Recent violations include two citations from October 2023 related to non-compliant door closing mechanisms at both the vestibule and building entrance, though these were certified as corrected by November 2023. The building has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past five filing periods from 2019 through 2024. However, there have been periods of rodent activity, particularly in 2022, with initial inspections showing rat presence in July and September 2022, though subsequent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed.

A concerning incident occurred in 2024 regarding an external low-pressure inspection that was not filed until 2024, though this violation was ultimately dismissed. Additional issues have included a fence complaint in 2024 that inspectors were unable to access, and two unaddressed bedbug reporting violations from 2022 and 2023, though these are now closed with correct filings. The building's recent history reflects a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water issues and door safety compliance, while demonstrating consistent adherence to bedbug monitoring requirements and recent improvements in rodent control. The property has also experienced some communication challenges with regulatory agencies, as evidenced by the recent water leak investigation where inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation.