696 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 14-unit, 5-story building at 696 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Sonel Ramirez and built in 1901, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed in February 2024, along with violations issued during a February inspection.

Apartment 3A has been particularly problematic, with multiple active violations as of 2024 including issues with pests (both mice and roaches), lack of hot water, missing carbon monoxide detector, missing smoke detector, and problems with self-closing doors. The building underwent some concerning structural issues in late 2022, with multiple apartments (2C, 4B, 4C, 5B, and 5C) documented as unfit to occupy due to fire damage and the improper removal of fire-stopping materials, leading to the issuance of active violations by the Department of Buildings. The building has a history of various maintenance issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions (mold), and multiple infrastructure concerns documented in early 2022.

There were also historically significant issues in 2022 including construction activities without proper permits, and a partial stop work order was issued during this period. While the building shows consistent compliance with rodent inspections from 2021 onwards, the more recent violations and complaints, especially regarding heat and safety systems, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained a pest-free status according to bedbug reports for the past three years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 have shown passing results.