234 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

234 West 14th Street is a 5-story, 30-unit residential building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Steve Croman. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being a lack of heat and hot water as documented in multiple HPD complaints, including an active complaint from November 2024 regarding apartment 3C.

Water-related problems appear to be a recurring theme, with multiple complaints about leaks, including heavy flow and slow leaks, though many of these complaints were ultimately resolved. The building has faced several sanitary challenges, including pest infestations and mold issues, with inspections showing some conditions did not violate housing laws despite the complaints. The property has a history of notable infrastructure issues, including problems with the boiler system (documented complaints in 2020 and 2021), elevator service (2020), and various plumbing violations.

Two active ECB violations from 2021-2022 remain pending resolution, one regarding holes in the wall and boiler room door, and another concerning missing device maintenance tags. While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free periods (as evidenced by the bedbug reporting from 2019-2024 showing zero infested or eradicated units), it has struggled with rodent control, as indicated by the most recent inspection in March 2025 showing rat activity. The property has undergone various repair and maintenance work, with records showing multiple permit requests and inspections, though some work has been performed without proper permits, as noted in a May 2025 complaint.