419 West 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

419 West 56th Street is a 5-story, 13-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Anthony Kissling and constructed in 1920. The property has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, most significantly in March 2023 when there were violations related to construction safety, including improperly stored materials on fire escape balconies, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

Another safety-related complaint was filed that same month regarding inadequate safety net/guard rails, though this was ultimately determined to have no violations warranting enforcement. While the building had one rodent-related complaint in 2021 that could not be inspected, more recent inspections demonstrate improved pest management, with the most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 passing successfully, and no rodent-related complaints since 2021.

The building's bedbug history shows consistent monitoring from 2018 through 2024, with no reported infestations in any of the annual filings, suggesting effective pest management practices. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections annually since 2010, all of which have passed, demonstrating ongoing compliance with city regulations. While there were some safety concerns in 2023, the swift resolution of these issues and the building's strong record of passing pest inspections provide some reassurance about the property's current condition, though prospective tenants should be aware of the previous safety violations and the building's age-related maintenance needs.