452 West 36th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

452 West 36th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Steven Kashanian and constructed in 1900. The building has experienced recurring heat and water issues, with multiple documented complaints regarding heat and hot water problems between late 2021 and late 2023, including a recent heat/hot water complaint in November 2023 that was reportedly resolved.

More recently, in March 2024, several Building Code violations were issued, including repairs needed for damaged fire retardant materials in the cellar ceiling, defective doors in the 1st floor bulkhead, damaged stair treads, and concrete floor repairs needed throughout the cellar. The building has a history of failed inspections and accessibility issues, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints in 2023-2025 showing inspectors unable to gain access during several inspections, as well as concerns about unpermitted work in 2024 leading to an Environmental Control Board violation with a $1,250 penalty. The property has maintained a relatively clean pest control record, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2020-2024) and consistent passing results in rodent inspections between 2014 and 2024, including a recent pass in October 2024.

Historical records show significant violations during 2019 related to unauthorized transient use of Unit 4FW, including issues with fire safety systems and means of egress, though these were ultimately resolved. The building's management has faced challenges with timely maintenance and compliance, as evidenced by multiple open violations and housing maintenance code complaints over recent years. While some issues have been addressed through inspections and violations processes, the pattern of heating, water, and maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance responsiveness.