853 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Situated in Hell's Kitchen, 853 9th Avenue is a 6-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Peter Giaimo. The building has experienced recurring challenges with its heating and hot water systems, particularly during the winter months, with multiple emergency complaints logged between late 2023 and 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Additionally, there have been several water-related issues, including damp spots and slow leaks, along with problems identified with window frames, mold, and unsanitary conditions, though inspections typically resulted in no violations being issued. The building's safety systems were found to have violations in April 2024, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2, and issues with plastered surfaces requiring attention. The property has a notable history of regulatory enforcement actions, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 remaining active, primarily concerning failures to comply with correction orders and work performed without proper permits related to illegal conversions and unauthorized hotel room creation.

These violations include substantial penalty amounts totaling over $57,500. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with no reported cases or required eradications, it has successfully passed multiple rodent inspections between 2011 and 2024, indicating good pest management practices. The building's 311 service requests have included various health department complaints, though most are no longer active and were addressed through appropriate channels.