555 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

555 West 23rd Street is a 14-story, 336-unit residential building in Chelsea, constructed in 2005 and currently owned by Christina Forbes. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most recent being an unsanitary condition related to pests reported in September 2024, and a heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in March 2024. In 2018, the building underwent significant inspections and received violations for mold and plaster issues in apartment N3A, along with several building-wide safety violations related to carbon monoxide detection, smoke detector requirements, and emergency procedures.

The Department of Buildings issued a notable violation in 2021 concerning inadequate safety measures and loose netting during facade work, for which a penalty of $10,000 was imposed. More recently, between June and August 2023, the building received multiple violations for failing to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection results, though these were dismissed upon review. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various issues, including an earlier pest problem in 2018 that resulted in violations, and three successful rodent inspections in 2024.

Bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate minimal activity, with only one infested unit reported during the 2021-2022 period, which was eradicated. The property has undergone regular maintenance as evidenced by the issuance of multiple permits between 2018 and 2021, covering various repair and maintenance work. Historical data shows consistent rodent inspection compliance from 2012 to 2024, with all inspections passing successfully. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating and sanitation, the management has generally addressed violations and completed necessary repairs as required by regulatory agencies.