170 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 5-story, 55-unit residential building at 170 9th Avenue in Chelsea, owned by Pierre Frinault, has had several notable incidents since 2018. The building experienced a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in January 2022, though access for inspection was not granted. In 2019, there were concerns regarding elevator safety with active violations related to uncorrected defects noted during 2017 inspections, and an environmental violation regarding exhaust discharge placement near building openings.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control, with no infestations reported in the last six annual filings from 2019 to 2024. Rodent control efforts show regular inspections, with the most recent in June 2025 indicating rat activity, though previous inspections from 2022-2024 had passed. The building has a record of multiple food establishment-related complaints between 2020-2024, primarily involving issues like bare hands contact with food and grading matters, though most were administratively closed or referred to appropriate authorities.

A significant violation from 2018 involved failure to maintain code compliance regarding exhaust discharge placement. In terms of building maintenance and safety, the property has generally demonstrated compliance with basic requirements, though the elevator and environmental violations from 2019 suggest some previous maintenance challenges. Recent inspections indicate active rodent issues, which contrasts with the history of passed inspections prior to 2025.