765 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

765 9th Avenue is a 4-story, 5-unit mixed-use building located in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Manuela Kattermann and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced recurring pest management challenges, particularly in recent years, with multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) service requests related to rodent and insect problems in food establishments between 2020 and 2023. While the building underwent several rodent control interventions in 2024, including multiple bait applications, initial inspections showed rat activity and non-compliance issues.

The building received four Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 to 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings up to 2024 indicate no actual infestation cases during those periods. A heating and hot water emergency was reported in November 2019 but was resolved shortly thereafter. The property has undergone various environmental inspections and actions, including a sidewalk shed lighting violation in January 2023 that resulted in a $10,000 penalty.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024 showed some improvements in conditions, with both initial and compliance inspections passing. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest management and compliance requirements, with multiple bait applications and inspections occurring throughout 2024. While the building's age and mixed-use status present typical urban maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control, the most recent inspections indicate an active management response to these issues.