42 West 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
The 6-unit, 4-story residential building at 42 West 56th Street, owned by Christine Kevilly, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most recently, in November 2024, there was a heat and hot water emergency that required HPD intervention, though conditions were reportedly restored by the time of inspection.
The building had an outstanding Department of Buildings violation as of June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection, which remains active. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with consistent filings showing zero infested units between 2019 and 2024, the building has faced rodent-related challenges, as evidenced by multiple bait application inspections in 2022-2023. Two Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded in 2024 and 2021 for not filing annual bedbug reports, though these appear to have been addressed.
Historical records show the building has maintained up-to-date bedbug reporting from 2019 to 2024, with no infestations reported during this period. Separate food establishment inspections in 2023-2024 noted pest issues, though these were administratively closed after being addressed. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing monitoring and periodic maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems and pest control, though recent bedbug reporting compliance is consistently maintained.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1915 |
Total area | 7489 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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