448 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 20-unit, 5-story tenement building at 448 West 54th Street, owned by Jack Lerner, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns concentrated in early 2024. Notable complaints during this period included water supply problems, pest infestations, and heat/hot water system issues, though all were eventually closed without violations being found.

The building has a documented history of heating and appliance-related complaints, including multiple reports of electric/gas range problems between 2021-2022, and a significant heat/hot water outage affecting the entire building in October 2021. Recent inspections have revealed some structural concerns, with an open Class B violation as of May 2024 regarding repairs needed for broken or defective brick and mortar on the front facade, from the 2nd to 5th stories. Apartment 2C had several violations related to building safety systems in early 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a mouse infestation, though these were all addressed within a few months.

The building's maintenance history shows regular rodent inspections, with the most recent compliance inspection in November 2024 passing, following an initial rat activity report in October 2024. Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, according to bedbug reporting data. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues, most have been addressed in a timely manner, with inspections generally showing compliance with health and safety standards.