458 West 17th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story, 12-unit residential building at 458 West 17th Street in Chelsea, built in 1910, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems in 2024, including an emergency complaint in May 2024. The building is currently under two open Housing Maintenance Code violations for Apartment 4W (issued November 2024) concerning water leak repairs and ceiling paint requirements.

There was also a significant emergency safety complaint regarding a fire escape in May 2024. The property has faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations, including issues with window frames, garbage storage, and overall sanitary conditions. While several complaints resulted in no violations being issued, including recent complaints about windows and garbage storage in mid-2024, others have indicated ongoing concerns with self-closing doors and safety equipment. The building's emergency response systems have also required attention, with violations in 2024 related to smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices in Apartment 2E, though these were subsequently closed after correction.

Recent rodent inspections show a mixed history, with the most recent compliance inspection in November 2024 passing, following an initial inspection in October 2024 that noted rat activity. The building management has maintained consistent bedbug prevention reporting, with no infestations reported in the past five filing periods from 2019 to 2025. Historical records indicate attention to rat activity in 2017-2018 with multiple bait applications, though recent inspections have shown improvement. The property also had a boiler inspection in December 2023 that resulted in no violations, and a permit for exterior work was issued in June 2019.