663 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The four-story, six-unit building at 663 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by John Roe and constructed in 1910, has experienced ongoing pest management challenges over the past two years. Most notably, there are currently two open Class A violations from 2022-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

The building has also faced multiple pest-related issues, including a recent 2023 complaint about unsanitary conditions involving pests that could not be inspected, and various food establishment complaints between 2022-2023 related to hygiene and rodent/insect presence that were addressed or determined to be isolated. The property has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in 2019-2020, including problems with construction work not conforming to approved plans, failure to maintain building code compliance, and violations related to improper kitchen exhaust installation. Some of these violations resulted in Environmental Control Board penalties totaling over $7,500, though all have been resolved.

Between 2023-2025, the building underwent several rodent inspections, with most passing but showing at least one failure in mid-2024. The elevator system received a violation notice in 2019 for failing to file its Category 1 inspection/test, which was later dismissed in 2023. While there have been systematic efforts to address pest and maintenance issues, the building's record shows persistent challenges with compliance to various health and safety regulations, particularly regarding pest management procedures.