492 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

492 9th Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by David Zebli. The building has experienced recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems, particularly evident in a cluster of complaints in September 2019, where multiple tenants reported building-wide heat and hot water failures.

More recent concerns include an attempted HPD inspection of a refrigerator issue in late 2024 where access was not granted, and two food establishment violations in 2024-2025 related to improper food handling practices, though these appear to be connected to a commercial space rather than the residential units. The building has maintained an active compliance record with several important safety inspections and requirements. All bedbug reports since 2019 show zero infestation cases, and recent rodent inspections (most recently in October 2024) have all resulted in passing grades.

The building has certain outstanding maintenance issues including two active DOB violations from 2019 related to elevator inspection requirements. Safety and building code compliance was notably addressed in 2019 when multiple violations were corrected, including removal of obstructions from fire escapes, proper posting of safety notices regarding gas leaks, and maintaining appropriate documentation regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's recent history shows consistent efforts to maintain basic compliance, though some repeated issues (such as heating system problems and food establishment violations) indicate areas where challenges persist.