460 West 51st Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

460 West 51st Street, a 4-story, 5-unit residential building constructed in 1920 and owned by Abid Zulfiqar, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, as of February 2025, there are multiple open complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, an appliance issue with the electric/gas range, and a door/window condition that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water violations, with similar complaints recorded in both 2019 and 2025 remaining a recurring concern. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including door/window problems (with an emergency complaint filed in February 2025), and historical plumbing issues as evidenced by a 2019 emergency complaint involving sewage.

The building has undergone several inspections and faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2019-2025. Recent inspections in 2023 revealed several administrative violations, including the need to file annual bedbug reports, and maintenance issues such as the need to repair/replace vestibule doors. The Department of Buildings issued multiple violations in 2023 regarding failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections, though these were subsequently dismissed. While the building has generally passed rodent inspections in recent years (with the most recent inspection in July 2024 showing compliance), there was a documented instance of rat activity in February 2019.

The property's complaint history shows a combination of emergency and non-emergency issues being reported and addressed, with varying degrees of access for inspection purposes. The building has shown some patterns of recurring issues, particularly regarding heating systems, while maintaining reasonable compliance with rodent control regulations. The landlord has responded to many complaints, though there have been instances where access issues have complicated inspections and resolutions, particularly regarding heating and hot water problems. The building's age and history as an old law tenement is reflected in the maintenance challenges and regulatory requirements it faces under current housing codes.