437 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The five-story, 11-unit residential building at 437 West 53rd Street, owned by Steven Croman, has a documented history of persistent maintenance issues since at least 2018, with particular concern around pest control and unsanitary conditions. Most recently, in July 2023, there were complaints of unsanitary conditions related to pests, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. A pattern of pest-related complaints is evident, with multiple reports between 2020 and 2022, including incidents in June 2020, April 2022, and July 2023, along with associated complaints about mold and water leaks.

The building has undergone periodic rodent inspections, with the most recent one in October 2024 passing without issue, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building's history includes several notable incidents requiring intervention. In late 2021, there was a plumbing issue involving a steam pipe/riser that was inspected and found not to violate regulations.

Between 2018 and 2019, multiple complaints were filed regarding potential illegal use of the property for transient purposes, particularly involving apartment 2D on the second floor, which resulted in several violations related to safety systems and means of egress, though these were ultimately resolved without penalties. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements between 2019 and 2024, with no recorded infestations in the most recent two years. Various housing maintenance code violations were identified in 2018 related to apartment 2B, including issues with doors, plaster surfaces, and water leaks, all of which were subsequently addressed. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, recent records indicate improved compliance with pest management requirements, as evidenced by the 2024 rodent inspection passing grade and the absence of new infestations in the most recent bedbug reports.