436 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The five-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement at 436 West 47th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Ralph Westerhoff, has experienced several significant issues over recent years, most notably with its heating system. In late 2019, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, which were temporarily resolved but required multiple interventions by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

The building has been subject to recurring administrative issues, including three consecutive annual violations between 2022 and 2024 for failing to file required Bedbug Reports, though these violations were ultimately closed as the most recent filings (2025) indicate zero infested units. The property underwent significant scrutiny in 2021, with multiple tenant safety inspections revealing work being done without proper permits, though these violations were either dismissed or resolved. Building maintenance issues were documented in 2019, including electrical safety concerns and problems with fire retardant materials in the first-story public hall, though these were corrected by December 2019.

The building's recent inspection history shows consistent rodent control compliance, with all inspections passing from 2019 through 2024, although there was one instance of rat activity noted in 2018. The most recent building-related activity includes a March 2025 complaint about work without a permit, which was investigated but found no violation at the time of inspection. The property maintains regular compliance with its Bedbug Reporting requirements as of 2025, showing no recent infestations, and has passed all recent rodent inspections, suggesting improved maintenance of basic health and safety standards.