945 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

945 West End Avenue is a 12-story, 47-unit New Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by 945 Wea LLC. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, most notably concerning the elevator system, which has received multiple maintenance complaints throughout 2025, including instances of single-device operation and lack of alternate service. Plumbing and water supply problems have been a significant concern, with multiple emergency violations issued in 2024-2025, including water damage in Apartment 11A and improper wiring for a doorbell system in Apartment D12.

The building has also faced challenges with heating and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2025, including building-wide issues in April 2025 that required inspections. Recent housing maintenance code violations from October 2024 indicate various issues in multiple apartments, including water leaks in Apartment 9A, defective window guards in Apartment 7F, and door/window problems in Apartment 6C. The building's systems have been subject to rigorous inspection requirements, with several Environmental Control Board violations related to boiler inspection reports and maintenance requirements.

While recent rodent inspections have generally passed, there have been multiple instances of rat activity noted between 2022 and 2024, though these issues appear to have been addressed based on more recent inspections. The building's management has shown some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by the closure of numerous complaints, though several active violations remain outstanding as of June 2025. The property's maintenance record reveals a pattern of recurring issues requiring attention, particularly in the areas of elevator maintenance, plumbing systems, and building-wide heating/hot water systems.