515 West 18Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 21-story, 181-unit building at 515 West 18th Street in Chelsea, owned by Bill Brake, was completed in 2018 and has experienced persistent pest-related challenges, particularly regarding rodent sightings. Most recently, in 2025, there have been multiple Health Department interventions related to rodent issues, with inspections showing both violations and some subsequent compliance. An open unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests has been filed with HPD as of May 2025, marking a continuing concern for residents.

The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including a January 2025 heat and hot water complaint that was resolved, and historical issues with water leaks, plumbing problems, and various maintenance needs between 2020-2022. The property has undergone several regulatory inspections, with varying results; while many were found to have no violations, there have been instances of fines, such as a $1,250 penalty in 2022 for failure to post the Tenant Protection Plan notice. Compliance with energy efficiency requirements has been inconsistent, with violations recorded for failure to display energy scores and submit benchmarking reports in 2022 and 2024. However, the building's bedbug reporting from 2022-2024 shows no active infestations, with one previously eradicated case in 2022.

The Department of Buildings has documented multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2022 for various construction and maintenance work, including equipment-related and emergency work. Most recently, rodent control inspections in 2025 have shown mixed results, with initial failed inspections followed by one passed inspection in July 2025. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing maintenance issues as they arise, though some matters, particularly regarding pest control, appear to be more persistent and requiring ongoing attention. The property has undergone regular inspections for compliance with health and safety regulations, with most violations being addressed and closed.