66 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 45-story residential building at 66 West 45th Street in Midtown, owned by Salim Assa and constructed in 2008, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in January 2024, there was a series of heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with multiple tenants filing reports between January 8-11, including emergency complaints that received attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These complaints were associated with a building-wide heating system failure, though HPD encountered access issues during inspections.

Earlier in 2023, there was also a water supply plumbing issue that required inspection but resulted in no violations being issued. The building has faced multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) inspections and violations regarding elevator maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2022-2023, with multiple violations for elevator devices and systems requiring attention. The property has ongoing compliance requirements, including an active violation as of July 2024 regarding occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy, with a penalty imposed of $2,530.00. There are also several open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to apartment 28B, including concerns about smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector functionality, plumbing issues, and unauthorized alterations.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with all filing periods since 2022 reporting zero infestations. Recent rodent inspections in 2023 showed passing results, though there was one failed inspection in July 2023 for unspecified reasons. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and compliance activities, with multiple elevator-related permits issued between 2019-2021. While some past violations have been resolved or dismissed, including several for failure to file external low-pressure inspection documentation, the building continues to have various open and resolved violations that require monitoring.