647 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The six-story, 4-unit building at 647 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Enzo Dangelo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in October 2024, there were complaints about door and intercom problems, with violations issued for the intercom system requiring repair. The building has faced recurring heating and hot water issues, with emergency complaints recorded in late 2023.

A notable series of violations was documented in October 2024 regarding safety signage requirements, including carbon monoxide detector notices and smoke detector requirements, though most of these violations were certified as corrected by December 2024. The property has a history of various maintenance challenges and regulatory compliance issues. In 2024 alone, there were multiple health department inspections of kitchen/food prep areas, suggesting potential ongoing concerns with food establishment maintenance.

The building has experienced plumbing issues (2023), pest problems (2023), and safety concerns regarding smoke detectors (2023). An active ECB violation from 2023-2024 pertains to guardrail maintenance near the restaurant area. While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections in recent years and maintained a bedbug-free record according to the annual reports, the property owner has faced scrutiny over various permits and occupancy matters, with multiple complaints in 2022 regarding potential illegal conversions and occupancy violations, though inspections did not find violations at the time. Two active ECB violations from 2020 remain related to Category 1 maintenance requirements and low pressure inspection filing.