336 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 336 West 49th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Matthew Keller and constructed in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with plumbing and sanitation.

In 2025, there were multiple HPD complaints regarding water supply problems, toilet issues, and pest infestations, with violations issued for some of these complaints. The building has experienced several heat and hot water-related emergencies, particularly in November 2024, and there are ongoing rodent infestation concerns, with multiple inspections in 2023-2024 confirming rat activity and bait being applied. Additional maintenance issues have been documented, including violations of housing codes regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom fixtures, and interior wall conditions, particularly in Apartment 3FW (identified in 2023).

The building's security systems have also required attention, with violations noted regarding the bell, buzzer, and intercom systems. While there have been multiple complaints regarding various conditions throughout 2023-2025, it's worth noting that not all inspections resulted in violations – for instance, some complaints about flooring, walls, and other conditions were found not to violate housing laws. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past six years, though the rodent control efforts suggest ongoing challenges with some types of pests.