437 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
437 West 54th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1901, currently owned by David Schwartz. The building has experienced some significant issues in recent years, particularly regarding boiler maintenance and elevator services. In December 2024, three active ECB violations were issued for failing to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boilers, each carrying a $625 penalty.
Additionally, there are multiple active DOB violations from 2023-2024 pertaining to unfiled external low-pressure inspection reports from 2020-2023, suggesting ongoing compliance issues with boiler maintenance. The elevator system has also been problematic, with a December 2020 violation served for lack of alternate service during a single device outage. The building has maintained a relatively good record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last five annual filings (2020-2024).
Rodent inspections show a generally positive pattern, with most inspections passing, though there was one failure for "Other Reasons" in October 2024. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019 remain open regarding air conditioners obstructing egress at the front of the building, and a 2022 intercom system complaint was closed due to lack of inspection access. The property has had some history of after-hours work complaints, though inspections did not warrant violations at the time. While the building has shown improvements in bedding bug management, the current focus appears to be on resolving the outstanding violations related to building systems and maintenance compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 9920 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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