648 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 18-unit, 5-story building at 648 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Eric Gully, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to water and heating systems. Most notably, between November 2024 and June 2025, there were multiple water leak complaints, including both heavy flow and slow leaks, with violations issued and some repairs documented. There were also heating and hot water issues reported during this period.

The building has a history of bedbug infestations, with reports filed consistently from 2019 through 2024, though all reported units were successfully treated. A concerning incident in September 2021 involved human feces affecting indoor air quality. The building's maintenance history shows regular rodent inspections, with all recent inspections (2017-2025) passing successfully. Electrical and heating system issues have been recurring concerns, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between 2020 and 2024, including problems with outlets, wiring, and heating systems.

The property has faced challenges related to maintaining up-to-date inspection records, as evidenced by active Department of Buildings violations for failure to file annual boiler inspection reports for 2017 and 2022. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed maintenance issues in Apartment 1RS, including water leakage and plaster/paint problems in the bathroom. While the building has a history of various violations, many have been addressed and closed, including a significant electrical wiring issue in the cellar and safety concerns involving extension cords in Apartment 4FN. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many being resolved through inspections and repairs, though some violations remain open as of the latest data.