454 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

454 Amsterdam Avenue is a 5-story, 11-unit old law tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, built in 1891 and currently owned by Denay Riley. The building has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with the most recent documented rat activity occurring in March 2025, despite multiple bait applications throughout 2022-2025. The property has also faced heating and hot water system challenges, with emergency complaints recorded in both 2019 and 2020, though inspections either found no violations or were unable to gain access for evaluation.

A food worker hygiene complaint is currently under investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as of June 2025. The building's infrastructure maintenance has shown some concerning patterns, particularly regarding the boiler system in 2021, with two complaints recorded about defective equipment, though inspections either found no violations or failed to gain access for evaluation. However, it is worth noting that the building has consistently demonstrated good bedbug management practices, with all annual reports from 2019-2025 showing zero infested units or successful eradications.

Recent inspections for rodent activity have shown mixed results, with both passed and failed inspections recorded between 2022 and 2025. While there have been several complaints about debris and excessive conditions, inspections in 2023 found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's record shows regular maintenance attempts, particularly in addressing pest control issues, though the persistence of rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges in this area.