652 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The four-story, 1935 Old Law tenement at 652 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, currently owned by Irving Gruber, has faced several notable maintenance and health issues in recent years, with a particular focus on pest control challenges. The building experienced significant rodent activity throughout 2024-2025, with multiple bait applications and inspections indicating persistent rat problems, though a compliance inspection in January 2025 passed. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 documented mouse infestations in Apartment 3, requiring remediation, along with various other maintenance issues including ceiling repairs needed in public areas and concerns about fire retardant materials.

The building has also been subject to multiple health-related complaints, as evidenced by a recent Department of Health and Mental Hygiene investigation initiated in June 2025 regarding food preparation areas. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple HPD complaints related to unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations, and various plumbing and appliance issues. Inspection attempts by HPD in late 2024-2025 were sometimes unsuccessful due to access issues.

While the building has maintained an active record of addressing violations through the Department of Buildings, with several permits issued for work in 2019-2020, the ongoing nature of recent complaints suggests persistent maintenance challenges. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug incidents since 2018, and a gas utility complaint in 2019 resulted in no violations. The building's 311 service request history shows a pattern of pest-related issues, with multiple complaints received and addressed throughout 2024-2025, though some were closed due to lack of access for inspection.