608 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 608 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, built in 1920 and currently owned by H&S Associates Realty LLC, has a mixed record of maintenance and compliance over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2025, a Rodents/Insects/Garbage complaint was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and as of June 2025, there is an open non-emergency complaint regarding unsanitary conditions and pests. The building has experienced periodic issues with food establishment conditions, including a documented food poisoning incident in 2019 and rodent-related complaints that have recurred into 2025.

The property has had several significant maintenance concerns, particularly in 2018-2019, including multiple complaints and violations related to cooking gas, plumbing (water supply), and a slow water leak. While all these specific issues were eventually closed, including inspections that found violations, the building experienced multiple emergency complaints during this period. In 2019, an active Environmental Control Board violation was issued for construction work without a permit regarding a rear enclosed extension, with a penalty of $6,250.

However, the building's more recent history shows improvement in some areas, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, according to official filings. Regular rodent inspections conducted between 2010-2024 show consistent passing results, though a rodent-related health complaint was investigated in 2025. The building's 311 service history and Housing Maintenance Code complaints suggest ongoing attention to various maintenance issues, with some violations regarding required postings and waste management in common areas remaining open as of the latest inspection records.