769 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

769 9th Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit residential building located in Hell's Kitchen and built in 1901. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around sanitary conditions and heating systems. In 2022, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, with both entire-building and apartment-specific problems documented through HPD.

The building has also faced persistent challenges with mold and garbage storage, particularly in 2021-2022. More recently, in 2023-2024, there have been multiple complaints regarding pigeon waste conditions, though inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene did not result in any violations. The building has undergone several inspections related to safety and habitability, revealing both minor and significant violations. In 2021, three violations were issued for apartment 4R concerning missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an improper fire escape lock.

The property has also faced issues with building facade maintenance, as evidenced by a December 2022 violation describing missing terracotta blocks and minor disrepair on the roof cornice and facade masonry. Other notable incidents include a confirmed building vibration complaint in December 2022 and a boiler-related complaint in July 2023, though inspections of both issues found no violations. The building has maintained a clean record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations since at least 2019, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 resulted in passing grades. While various violations and service requests have been documented over the years, many have been promptly addressed or resulted in no violations being found upon inspection.