405 West 57th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 6-story, 48-unit residential building at 405 West 57th Street, built in 1940 and currently owned by Steve Ross, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation as of October 2021 regarding building exterior maintenance, specifically concerning corrosion of escape routes and damaged windows on multiple elevations, with a penalty of $6,250 still due. The property has multiple outstanding violations related to energy benchmarking requirements, with violations dating back to 2020 still showing as active, though a violation from April 2021 was dismissed.

Earlier violations from 2018-2021 indicate ongoing concerns with elevator maintenance and repairs, including issues with in-car communication, fuse problems, and mechanical noises, though some of these were resolved. The building's more recent history shows some improvement in certain areas. A September 2024 complaint about an inadequate sidewalk shed was inspected and found not to warrant any violations.

Importantly, the property has maintained a clean record regarding pest issues, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven filing periods from 2018 to 2024. Rodent inspections have generally shown good results, with most recent inspections (2022-2024) passing, though there were two instances in early 2017 showing rat activity that suggest a historical pest management challenge. The building's recent history shows consistent attention to rodent control, with all inspections since 2017 being conducted and most passing, indicating ongoing maintenance efforts in this area.