489 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

489 West End Avenue is a 4-story, 5-unit residential building located in the Upper West Side, owned by Subshash Chaddha 2012 Irrv Trust and constructed in 1892. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2018-2019, including multiple reports of water leaks, mold, and pest infestations, though inspections generally found no violations. More recent concerns include an ongoing open violation regarding annual bedbug reporting (2020-2024) and multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to work without permits and exterior maintenance issues, including spalling brownstone stucco noted in 2020 that remains active.

The building's heating system experienced problems in November 2019, and there have been multiple 311 complaints about doors and windows, though no violations were issued upon inspection. The property has undergone various inspections and faced several violations needing resolution between 2020-2023, including payments totaling $25,875 for failure to comply with orders regarding work without permits. The sidewalk shed situation, building stability concerns, and illegal conversion allegations were documented in 2018-2020, with mixed outcomes in terms of violations.

Recent rodent inspections show a fluctuation in maintenance success, with the most recent inspection in July 2024 passing, while September 2023 showed rat activity. The building's exterior maintenance has been an ongoing concern, with active violations for not maintaining building walls and not filing required pressure inspections. However, despite these numerous issues recorded over the years, the majority of complaints have been closed without violations, suggesting regular response and resolution processes are generally being followed, though not always without penalties or violations being issued.