529 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 10-story building at 529 West 42nd Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Jonathan Minkoff, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably relating to rodent sightings and air quality concerns. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple reports of rat sightings, with the most recent inspections in September 2023 noting rat activity, though October 2024 inspections showed compliance with health standards.

The building has also had recurring indoor air quality issues, specifically involving chemical vapors and odors, with the most recent report in May 2024. Historical maintenance records show some significant events, including two heat/hot water-related emergencies in 2020 and 2021 affecting the entire building, and the continuation of open violations from 2010 related to defective self-closing doors and smoke detectors in apartment 2J. Recent inspections in 2025 have generally shown the building to be compliant with safety standards, including multiple tenant safety inspections and an elevator inspection that found no violations warranted.

The building's infrastructure has been maintained through various permits showing work being conducted, particularly for plumbing and electrical systems. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2019, and the building's rodent control program appears to be undergoing regular monitoring, with recent inspections passing health requirements. While the building has faced recurring maintenance issues, the pattern of inspections and permits suggests ongoing management attention to these challenges, with most recent complaints being promptly addressed or resolved through inspections.