330 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The five-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building at 330 West 49th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Matthew Keller and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent rodent problems, with documented activity and multiple service requests in 2025 and 2024, including a June 2025 DOHMH complaint about conditions attracting rodents.

The building faced serious heating system challenges in late 2024, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in November and December that were subsequently closed, including documented violations regarding inadequate heat supply and missing carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in Apartment 2RE. Additionally, there are current open complaints from December 2024 regarding door/window issues, including problems with window frames and doors, along with an intercom system complaint that remains unresolved. The property has undergone various inspections and remediation efforts, with multiple rat activity confirmations in earlier 2025 and late 2024, despite previous baiting attempts in mid-2023.

Housing Maintenance Code violations have been documented, particularly affecting Apartments 2RE and 3FW, with issues ranging from pest infestations to fixture malfunctions. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five filing periods (2020-2025), the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic facilities and infrastructure systems, including recurring rodent activity, heating system reliability, and entry system functionality. The most recent service requests indicate continuing concerns with building maintenance as of mid-2025.