46 West 71st Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The four-story, 10-unit building at 46 West 71st Street in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Brian Ragan, was built in 1889 and is classified as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A building. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centered around pest control and safety regulations.

A notable mouse infestation was documented in Apartment 1A in July 2023, though records indicate this was subsequently addressed. The building has maintained an active record of compliance with rodent inspections, passing all evaluations between 2014 and 2024, suggesting regular attention to pest management. Recent violations and maintenance issues include a series of safety concerns identified in July 2023, involving self-closing door mechanisms at both the front entrance and vestibule doors, and an April 2024 violation related to the filing of annual bedbug reports.

The building has systematically addressed various code violations over the years, with notable compliance achieved in 2021-2022, including repairs to bathroom tiles and plaster surfaces in Apartment 1A. While the property has generated multiple complaints that required HPD intervention, including a cooking gas issue in 2021, all documented violations have been closed and addressed as of the most recent inspections. The building's Department of Buildings records show consistent permit activity for plumbing work across 2019-2022, indicating ongoing maintenance and infrastructure support.