735 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

735 9th Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Giuseppe Galvano and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent problems in early 2025 involving heating and hot water systems, carbon monoxide detector concerns, and multiple plumbing-related complaints.

The building, while maintaining a passing record in rodent inspections since 2019, has faced more serious structural and safety concerns, including active Environmental Control Board violations from October 2024 regarding building walls and masonry issues, with a $1,250 penalty still outstanding. The building has a documented history of various systems needing attention, including electrical outlets, safety equipment, and plumbing work, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations remaining open as of early 2025.

Specific units, particularly Apartments 5, 6, 7, and 9, have been cited for issues including defective doors, pest infestations, water supply problems, and maintenance of walls and flooring. The building underwent significant construction work in 2022-2023, leading to multiple Department of Buildings violations related to scaffold maintenance and construction practices, though most of these were resolved with penalties ranging from $0 to $2,500. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations since 2019, and inspections for rodents have consistently passed, the ongoing nature of other maintenance issues suggests persistent challenges with building systems and infrastructure.