Unit 3E Pros: good apartment layouts, laundry in building, location Cons: Water flowing down multiple walls, in the closets, and bathrooms. Bathroom ceiling and walls falling apart. "Raining" water in the bathroom. Is…
643 9 AVENUE is a prewar 1910 building, 5 floors, 22 units in Midtown West, NYC. Owned by AETNA WEST, LLC. Public records show 36 open violations, 42 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 6 verified tenant reviews on this building.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS DROP LADDER OUT OF GRAVITY HOOK AT WEST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE
§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING
Unit 3E Pros: good apartment layouts, laundry in building, location Cons: Water flowing down multiple walls, in the closets, and bathrooms. Bathroom ceiling and walls falling apart. "Raining" water in the bathroom. Is…
Pros: Layout of apartment was good Cons: Had several water leaks that were never addressed. Water damage never fixed. Neighbors had mice and roach infestations that were unaddressed. Random people camp out in the lobby…
Pros: Water pressure, hot air isn’t too too strong Cons: Packages broken into and stolen frequently
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Hell's Kitchen has transformed from a rough-and-tumble neighborhood into a thriving, diverse community with excellent restaurant row, strong LGBTQ+ presence, and easy access to Midtown without Midtown prices.
HPD Class A Violation — § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NE
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS DROP LADD
Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER