451 West 36th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

The 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement at 451 West 36th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Eiichiro Kobayashi, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns centered around heat/hot water systems. There have been multiple complaints about inadequate heating, including a building-wide emergency complaint in February 2025, and three related complaints in 2023-2024, some resulting in violations.

Other notable issues include problems with windows (frames and sashes), security systems (bell/buzzer/intercom), and garbage/recycling storage areas, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The building has documented violations requiring attention to safety systems, particularly in apartment 4A, where issues with heating, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were identified and subsequently certified as corrected in early 2024. The building's maintenance records show periodic pest control challenges, with bedbug infestations recorded in 2022-2024 affecting 1-3 units each year, though all were successfully eradicated.

Recent rodent inspections have shown generally passing results, with one failure noted in November 2023. The property has also maintained several building-wide systems, with the most recent documented permits from 2019 suggesting some historical attention to building improvements. While the building has demonstrated responsiveness to many maintenance issues, the recurring nature of heat and safety system complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure.