596 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 15-unit old law tenement building at 596 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, currently owned by 598 Tenth Avenue Corp, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in mid-2024, there were multiple complaints about indoor air quality, including chemical vapors and construction-related dust, for which the Department of Health sent advisories to the property management. The building has a documented history of flooring issues, with incomplete access during inspections in late 2024, and multiple heat and hot water complaints between 2020-2022, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges.

In 2023, there was one ECB violation related to building maintenance, specifically concerning missing mortar joints, spalling bricks, and window AC units, resulting in a $625 penalty. The building has undergone regular bedbug reporting from 2021 through 2025, with no reported infestations in any unit during these periods, indicating proper pest management protocols. Recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2023 passed, though previous inspections throughout 2017-2018 showed rat activity.

The property has maintained building-wide heat and hot water systems since 2022, with only one building-wide heat complaint recorded in 2022. Compliance with bedbug reporting requirements has been maintained, with no documented infestations or necessary eradications over the past four reporting periods. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, recent inspections suggest improvements in heat and pest management, though the recent indoor air quality complaints indicate ongoing concerns with building conditions. The property has been under regular inspection and reporting requirements for bedbugs, rodent activity, and general maintenance, with most complaints being addressed through appropriate channels despite some access issues during inspections.