205 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 205 10th Avenue in Chelsea, owned by Highline 22 Owner LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2021 and 2024 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The most recent issue, a slow water leak reported in October 2024, resulted in an HPD inspection where the inspector could not gain access to the affected area.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2022 related to water leaks, roof issues, and fire safety concerns in the public areas. These violations were subsequently addressed, with certifications of correction filed between February and March 2022. The property underwent significant renovation work in 2019, which generated multiple Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations related to construction safety and debris management, though these were resolved without any penalties.

More recently, two bedbug reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023) show zero infestation cases, indicating effective pest management. The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all recent checks including the most recent in September 2024. As of March 2025, two plumbing permits were issued, suggesting ongoing infrastructure improvements. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, though some persistent issues like heat/hot water problems and occasional water leaks indicate continuing infrastructure challenges.