544 West 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

544 West 50th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Elinor Arzt. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns about water damage, pest infestations, and safety violations. Most notably, as of 2024, Apartment 4RW has several open violations including issues with window hardware, floor tiles, mold, water leaks, missing smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detection equipment.

Recent 311 service requests in 2023 documented problems with water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and flooring issues, all of which resulted in violations being issued. The building has a history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2022 showing rat activity, though a recent October 2024 inspection resulted in a passed status. While the building has consistently filed bedbug reports in recent years (with the most recent 2024 report showing no infestations), there were some infestation incidents between 2018-2019. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of water-related issues, with multiple water leak complaints documented from 2020-2023.

There have been three bedbug incidents reported between 2018-2019, but none in the most recent five reporting periods. The building's violation history includes various safety concerns, such as improper fire egress (window bars), though many past violations have been resolved. Notable improvements include recent rodent inspection passes, though compliance with various maintenance codes remains ongoing as of 2024, with several open violations requiring attention. The building underwent a violation inspection in August 2024 which revealed the need for repairs to window hardware and other elements, though the specific resolution timeline is not indicated in the records.