534 West 58th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 18-story building at 534 West 58th Street, owned by Sam Chang and constructed in 2014, has experienced several notable challenges over its operating history, with particular attention required to its pest control and compliance documentation. The building has undergone five consecutive years of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, with reported infested dwelling units ranging from 2 to 11, though all cases were marked as successfully eradicated within the same period. The most recent bedbug report, filed in December 2024, indicated two infested units were treated, while the previous year's report documented five infested units.

The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 achieving a passing grade. In terms of regulatory compliance, the building has faced multiple violations related to mandatory reporting requirements. Most significantly, there have been issues with filing necessary inspection reports, including the 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection and the Cycle 9A Critical Examination Report of Exterior Walls, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed.

Several violations issued in June 2023 related to unfiled inspections were ultimately dismissed. Other compliance matters included a failure to display energy efficiency scores and grades in 2021, and neglecting to file a benchmarking report of energy use in 2023, though this violation was eventually resolved and paid. While the building has experienced recurring pest control issues, the prompt reporting and eradication measures taken by management suggest attempts to address the problem, though the frequency of infestations may impact resident comfort.