536 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 18-unit, 5-story, 1910 Old Law Tenement building at 536 West 47th Street in Hell's Kitchen, owned by Marisa Kinsey, has experienced recurring water-related issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently open plumbing and water supply complaints as of April 2025. The building has documented multiple water leak incidents between 2024 and 2025, including heavy flow and slow leaks, with three complaints in 2024 alone where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection.

There was also an emergency heat and hot water complaint in February 2023 that could not be inspected due to lack of access. The Department of Buildings currently has an active complaint from April 2025 regarding an allegedly illegal or improper vent/exhaust installation. The building has maintained a relatively clean record for bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since 2019, though there were some incidents in 2018-2019 with one and five infested units respectively.

Rodent inspections have shown consistent compliance, with the most recent passing inspection in July 2024 marking seven consecutive years of passing results, though there was an initial failure for "Other Reasons" in 2017. Importantly, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 related to failure to comply with a commissioner's order from 2017, which carries a $1,250 penalty related to documentation requirements. The building's water and plumbing issues, particularly the ongoing complaints as of 2025, are the most significant concern, though the property has demonstrated good maintenance in other areas such as pest control and rodent management.