436 West 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 5-story, 14-unit building at 436 West 52nd Street in Hell's Kitchen, managed by 436 West 52 LLC, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably with flooring, water damage, and heating systems. A flooring complaint remains unresolved as of March 2025, while in 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding water leaks, ventilation problems, and floor issues, some of which resulted in violations. The building has a concerning pattern of heating system problems, with complaints in both October 2024 and February 2025.

Additional maintenance issues were documented in September 2024, including problems with paint/plaster, a steam pipe issue, and unsanitary conditions. The property has also faced compliance challenges, including multiple violations for failure to correct previously cited conditions, with particularly notable violations regarding roof leaks and various maintenance problems in Apartment 12E. The building's history includes significant concerns about illegal conversions and occupancy issues. Between 2019-2020, there were multiple violations for unauthorized occupancy, including illegal hotel rooms and illegal conversion claims, with enforcement actions taken against the owner.

More recently, in October 2024, there was an active violation for removing a posted vacate order, with a penalty imposed of $12,500. The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, consistently passing these checks from 2016 through 2024. The property has also experienced air quality issues, including chemical vapors/odors in early 2025, and had complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest issues in 2024. While the building has demonstrated attention to bedbug management, with no reported infestations or eradications from 2019 to 2025, the ongoing maintenance issues and compliance violations suggest persistent building management challenges.