315 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

The eight-story, 24-unit residential building at 315 West End Avenue, owned by James Maxwell and constructed in 1948, has experienced several significant events in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in December 2024, the building sustained structural damage to its Exposure #1 facade following an incident involving a vehicle impact, resulting in violations for compromised stucco and concrete at the lower right side, as well as hairline cracks at the main entrance.

This incident appears to have rendered the structure non-compliant as of the violation date. The building has also faced recurring issues with compliance regarding bedbug reporting, with violations recorded annually from 2021 through 2024, though recent bedbug reports for 2025 show no infested or re-infested units. The property has maintained a generally positive record in other areas, with consistent passing inspections for rodent control from 2014 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management practices.

In June 2019, the building was cited for facade maintenance issues, including hairline cracks and damage at multiple floor levels, which resulted in a $625 penalty. While there have been various Department of Buildings violations between 2019 and 2024, most have been resolved or dismissed, including a 2021 violation related to energy efficiency score display requirements. The building's most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024) shows no infestations, and an August 2024 rodent inspection also passed, indicating current adherence to key maintenance requirements, though the recent structural violation remains active and appears to be the most pressing current issue.