679 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The four-story, five-unit tenement at 679 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Antonino Pecora, has experienced several notable issues in recent years that may affect resident comfort and safety. The building has faced ongoing sanitation challenges, including a July 2023 infestation of mice in apartment 3R (which was subsequently addressed), and multiple DOHMH inspections between 2023-2024 regarding food establishment conditions and rodent issues. Of particular concern is a July 2023 violation regarding a lock installed on the fire escape window in apartment 3R, though this was later closed. The building has also experienced heating issues, with a November 2019 complaint about lack of heat and hot water, though this was resolved within 24 hours.

The property has undergone multiple Department of Buildings inspections and investigations regarding potential illegal hotel room usage, with varying results between 2023-2024, including some instances where inspectors were unable to gain access. Infrastructure concerns were documented in 2021, with two ECB violations noting facade problems, including vertical and horizontal cracks in the masonry facade, though these were resolved with penalties being paid. Recent animal control reports show consistent rodent management efforts throughout 2023, with multiple bait applications recorded. Fortunately, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five filing periods (2019-2025), indicating effective pest management in this regard.

Recent inspections in 2024 have shown improvement in certain areas, with a July 2024 rodent inspection passing, suggesting some progress in addressing pest control issues. However, the building's history shows persistent challenges with both pest management and building maintenance compliance, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and facade maintenance. The property has maintained occupancy through these challenges, with historic data showing some bedbug occurrences between 2018-2019, though these were properly addressed according to reporting requirements. The combination of sanitation violations, infrastructure issues, and pest control efforts suggests ongoing management challenges, though recent inspections indicate some improvements in compliance and maintenance.