412 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

412 West 49th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen and owned by Maxine Gilbert. The property, built in 1901, has experienced recurring heating issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water failures reported between 2024-2025, though access for inspection was often not granted.

The building has documented rodent activity with multiple inspections showing rat presence between 2022 and 2024, including recent compliance inspections noting ongoing rat activity as of July 2024. There are several concerning violations currently open from an August 2024 inspection, including issues with fire escape accessibility, self-closing doors, and unauthorized electrical alterations in multiple apartments (1RW, 1B, and 3A). The building's history shows previous significant concerns including electrical safety issues in late 2022 with exposed wiring, and multiple complaints about illegal conversions and possible hotel room usage between 2021-2025.

Environmental Control Board violations from July 2024 indicate serious maintenance issues, including removal of posted vacate orders and construction debris blocking passageways, resulting in fines totaling $12,500. While the building has consistently passed bedbug inspections from 2019 to present with no infestations reported, the persistent heat, rodent, and violation patterns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property also encountered plumbing issues in late 2022-2023, including slow leaks requiring attention.