436 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
### Building Report for 436 West 49th Street **Overview**: This 20-unit, 5-story residential building in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Romulo Quiroz, was built in 1901 and is classified as an Old Law Tenement. **Current Issues (2025)**: The building has multiple concerning open complaints as of January 2025, including problems with multiple plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, bathtubs/showers), appliances (refrigerators, electric/gas ranges), flooring issues, unsanitary conditions (mold, pests), and potential habitability concerns. **Recent Violations and History**: The building has faced significant issues in recent years, including multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from March 2024 affecting Apartment 1RE, related to pest infestation, plumbing problems, and bathroom repairs.
There are also several active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 regarding the failure to comply with commissioner's orders, with penalties totaling over $37,500. **Maintenance and Inspection Records**: The building's maintenance history shows some attention to rodent control, with a passed rodent inspection in August 2024 following previous rat activity noted in July 2024. The building's bedbug reporting for the period 2021-2022 showed no reported infestations, and various other inspections have generally passed. **Historical Context**: The building has a documented history of compliance issues, with several Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024.
There have been multiple illegal conversion complaints and ECB violations regarding failure to file certificate of correction in the past, though some have been resolved. **Conclusion**: The current open complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges at the property, particularly regarding plumbing systems, appliances, and general maintenance conditions. While some historical violations have been resolved, multiple new issues have emerged in recent months that require attention. The building's age and classification as an Old Law Tenement are typical for the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 9925 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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