667 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

The five-story, 8-unit tenement building at 667 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Nick Drivas and built in 1910, has experienced persistent heating system problems in recent years, with multiple heat and hot water complaints recorded through 2025. The most recent complaints in 2024-2025 indicate access issues for inspections, though there were previous documented heating system failures through 2023. The building has also faced various maintenance and health-related issues, including water leaks, mold, and rodent/insect problems in food establishment areas. Apartment 2N has been the focus of several violations in 2024, including issues with doors, window sashes, radiator valves, and electrical outlets, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected.

The property has passed recent rodent inspections (2024) after previous years of varying results, including periods of rat activity in 2022 and 2023. There was a documented structural issue in 2023 relating to step cracks and spalling, for which a $250 penalty was imposed. The building's owners have maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with no reported infestations in recent years. The building's violation history shows a pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and building envelope conditions.

Multiple 311 complaints regarding heating systems were recorded throughout 2023-2025, with some complaints remaining open as of 2024. The property has undergone various inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Department of Buildings, with most violations being resolved through proper certification processes. While the building has had recurring issues, particularly with the heating system, recent rodent inspection results and the lack of bedbug infestations suggest some improvement in pest management. The owner's responsiveness to violations is demonstrated by the timely certification of most code violations, though the frequency of heating-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with the building's mechanical systems.