413 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

413 West 144th Street is an 8-unit, 4-story residential building located in Hamilton Heights, built in 1898 and currently owned by Leroy Bess. The building has a notable history of housing maintenance code violations, with four consecutive years (2021-2024) receiving Class A violations for failure to file the required annual bedbug report.

More recently, as of September 2024, there are active violations related to the failure to file required external low pressure inspections for multiple years (2020-2023). While the building has experienced rodent-related issues, with a rat sighting reported in May 2025, it's worth noting that all recent rodent inspections (2023-2025) have passed, indicating generally effective pest management. The building's maintenance history shows consistent efforts to address rodent control, with nine consecutive passed inspections since 2017, though the recent rat sighting suggests possible emerging challenges.

The property's violation record presents a mixed picture: while there have been consistent rodent inspections with passing results, the building's documented failure to comply with bedbug reporting requirements and external low pressure inspection filings indicates potential oversight in addressing these specific maintenance obligations. The most recent rodent sighting in May 2025, despite being part of a previously documented complaint, may warrant attention to ensure continued resident comfort. The building's violations primarily fall under the categories of maintenance code compliance (bedbug reporting) and safety inspections (external low pressure system), representing two distinct areas of regulatory requirements.