456 West 57th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 15-unit, 5-story tenement building at 456 West 57th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by David Stern, has been in operation since 1901 and currently faces some notable challenges. Most concerning are the persistent bedbug reporting violations, with open citations from 2022 through 2024 indicating non-compliance with the requirement to file annual bedbug reports.

In March 2021, the building experienced multiple maintenance issues, including reports of pests, mold, water leaks, and ceiling problems, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued. The building has maintained generally good sanitation standards in recent years, as demonstrated by passing rodent inspections in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, and most recently in October 2024.

Additional historical context includes a December 2018 ECB violation related to an unauthorized storefront sign/awning installation for a business on the premises, which resulted in a $500 fine. Between 2017 and 2024, the building has undergone regular inspections, with most showing compliance with housing maintenance codes, though one inspection in 2017 resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons." The most recent documented complaint, entered in April 2025, concerns a storefront or business sign/awning issue, though this remains active with no resolution noted as of now. The building's age and history of various maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep, though recent rodent inspections indicate improved pest control management.