431 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10025

431 Central Park West is a 6-story, 124-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Dick Bower. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints logged through 311 and HPD between 2023 and 2025. Most recently, there were two heat-related complaints in January 2025, with one being resolved and the other not receiving access for inspection. The building has also faced challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by several failed inspections in 2023 and 2024, despite passing some subsequent inspections.

Safety concerns were highlighted in 2024 when violations were issued for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2L, though these were certified as corrected. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual filings showing zero affected units since 2019. The property has had various maintenance and safety violations that have been addressed over time. These include elevator-related issues, with the most recent citation in December 2024 regarding an inoperative door zone restrictor, and previously documented violations for obstructed fire escapes in 2022. Multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work and after-hours activities were investigated between 2020 and 2021, though no violations were substantiated in some cases.

The building has also received violations for failing to display energy efficiency scores, which appear to be active as of 2025. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many being certified as resolved. However, there have been numerous instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification purposes, particularly regarding heat and hot water complaints. The property has undergone regular inspections and has maintained compliance with most housing maintenance codes, though some violations have required multiple inspections to confirm correction. The overall pattern suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly with heating systems and rodent control, while more recent improvements show some attention to safety concerns such as fire escapes and elevator systems.