657 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The five-story, 20-unit old law tenement building at 657 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, built in 1901 and currently owned by Richard Chipman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, as of May 2024, there are multiple open violations in apartments 3 and 4, including concerns with defective carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe electrical wiring, smoke detector issues, and pest infestations, particularly involving roaches in apartment 3. The building has a history of water-related problems, with service requests for water leaks documented in both 2018 (slow leak) and 2022 (heavy flow), though the latter complaint was closed without inspection access.

Other recurring maintenance issues have included heating and hot water problems, electrical concerns, and various pest control challenges. The property has generally maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections between 2016 and 2024, and has shown no documented infestations of bedbugs in the past three reporting periods (2021-2024). Historical documentation from 2019 indicates some issues with work site notifications and postings during an apartment renovation, though these violations were resolved without penalties.

The building has also experienced periodic challenges with building systems and safety features, including a 2024 violation regarding a defective fire escape ladder. While there have been multiple emergency service requests, many were closed due to inspection access issues, suggesting potential communication difficulties between residents and inspectors. Recent inspection data shows active violations requiring attention, particularly regarding safety systems and pest control, though historical data indicates periods of relative stability with passed rodent inspections and absence of bedbug infestations.