36 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

The 5-story residential building at 36 West 48th Street in Midtown, owned by Marc Kwestel, has been in operation since 1920 and currently contains 5 units. The property has experienced ongoing issues with pest management, particularly in 2023, with multiple Department of Health complaints regarding food establishment conditions and rodent/insect problems between April and October 2023.

A concerning pattern emerged in 2021-2024, with several food establishment violations recorded, including instances of spoiled food and rodent/insect problems. The building's elevator system has faced documented compliance issues, with active violations since 2019 related to Category 1 inspection/test requirements. While the building has maintained its bedbug-free status for all reporting periods from 2021 to present (with zero infested units reported), the property has required regular rodent baiting interventions in 2023, with inspections showing rat activity as recently as April 2023.

The building's owners have responded to various regulatory requirements, including ventilation corrections in July 2023, though some complaints were closed administratively with indications of resolution. There were also incidents of vaccine mandate non-compliance reported in 2021, though these were promptly addressed. Despite these issues, the building has generally maintained its basic operational requirements, with multiple health and safety inspections being conducted and addressed through appropriate channels.