485 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

The 16-unit, 5-story tenement building at 485 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by David Rose, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of inadequate heat and hot water supply throughout the building, with emergency complaints logged in 2024 and 2025.

The most recent service request from June 2025 regarding door issues remains unresolved, while several other complaints from late 2024, including plumbing problems, electrical concerns, and reports of pests, were either closed with inspections showing no violations or the inspectors were unable to complete their inspections. The building underwent a problematic period between late 2019 and 2020 when multiple violations were issued regarding the illegal use of units for transient purposes, specifically involving Apartments 1D and 10. These violations included failure to maintain proper egress systems and submit required bedbug reports, though they were ultimately resolved with fines.

More recently, in 2024, the building received a potentially serious violation indicating that nine of the Class A dwelling units became unsafe to occupy due to construction work at a neighboring property that eliminated a second means of egress. Additionally, rodent control efforts have been documented through multiple inspections and bait applications between 2024 and 2025, suggesting an ongoing pest management issue, though recent bedbug reports from 2024 show no infestations. The building's safety systems were also addressed in late 2024, with multiple violations relating to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector compliance, though these were certified as corrected by December 2024.