536 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

The 16-unit residential building at 536 Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by 536 Ninth LLC, has experienced a range of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, between March and June 2025, the building faced multiple complaints related to pests, unsanitary conditions, and issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, with some violations being issued. There were also several heat and hot water complaints during this period, though some were reportedly resolved upon follow-up.

The building has documented safety concerns from 2024, particularly in Apartment 3FN and 3RN, including defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, window safety issues, and lead paint hazards, though these violations were subsequently closed after the owner addressed the issues. The property has a history of accessibility concerns for inspectors, as evidenced by multiple "unable to gain access" notations on inspection records, including two Certificate of Occupancy inspections in 2023. Of particular concern is the active Environmental Control Board violation from 2023 related to an unpermitted metal structure on the rear yard ground level, with associated penalties.

The building has also experienced periodic violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filings between 2019-2023. While there have been no recent bedbug reports (with filings showing zero infested units from 2018-2025), the building's maintenance record shows regular issues requiring attention. The property has generally passed rodent inspections, though there were reports of rat activity in 2019, and multiple recent complaints regarding flooring, painting, and sanitary conditions have been recorded through both 311 calls and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints.