672 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 8-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 672 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Between late March and early April 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems throughout the entire building, resulting in violations for inadequate hot water at all fixtures.

These issues appear to be part of an ongoing pattern, with similar complaints recorded in 2020 and earlier. More recently, the building has faced multiple food establishment-related complaints in 2025 concerning toilet facilities, as well as a 2023 Environmental Control Board violation regarding improperly supported window A/C units on the 3rd and 5th floors, though this was marked as resolved with no penalties. The building currently has several open violations that require attention, including issues in apartment 5S with pest infestation, smoke detector defects, carbon monoxide detector problems, and heating system access issues.

While the property has maintained a good record in terms of bedbug infestations and has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2016, the recurring heat and hot water problems, as well as the recent food establishment complaints, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Historical data shows various infrastructure issues were addressed between 2018-2020, including roof repairs and public hall maintenance. The building's recent history illustrates a persistence of certain maintenance issues, particularly focused on building systems like heating and water, despite efforts to address other infrastructure concerns and maintain basic compliance with housing codes.