415 West 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 4-story, 16-unit building at 415 West 56th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Mark Scharfman, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in September 2024. During this period, violations were documented in apartment 8 related to water leaks, wall conditions, and rodent infestation, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing Class B violations requiring repairs to water leaks and plaster surfaces, as well as addressing a mouse infestation. Recent complaints have continued to show plumbing and maintenance challenges, including a water leak, wall damage, mold issues, and window frame problems.

The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2018, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 resulting in a passing grade. Notably, there have been no confirmed bedbug infestations reported in recent years, with the most recent bedbug report (2024) showing zero infested units. The building has faced various safety and maintenance issues over time, including a period of heavy water flow in 2022, multiple wall and window maintenance complaints, and a cooking gas issue in late 2023. Recent violations from March 2024 included requirements to address stair repairs, roof access concerns, and annual bedbug reporting obligations, some of which were subsequently resolved.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues related to water damage, wall maintenance, and window conditions. While many complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections and citations, the recent cluster of violations in 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance. The property has maintained a relative success in rodent control, with consistent passing scores on inspections, and the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods is a positive indicator regarding pest management. The building's history includes both emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the majority being addressed through official inspections and correction orders, though some issues in 2022 required multiple complaint filings due to inspection access challenges.