434 West 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 9-story, 40-unit residential building at 434 West 19th Street in Chelsea, owned by Jeff Pisano, was constructed in 1986 and has experienced several significant events throughout its history. Most notably, in 2018, the building faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to security systems, specifically concerning an illegal electromagnetic locking device and the lack of an acceptable mechanical lock for power outages. During the same year, serious concerns were raised about the building's fire safety systems, with violations issued for the lack of required automatic sprinklers and a Class "J" fire alarm system for transient use, along with issues of illegal occupancy of a converted unit (#5A).

These violations resulted in penalties totaling over $16,000, though records indicate they have since been resolved. Recent building history (2020-2025) shows a pattern of tenant safety inspections, with multiple complaints about illegal after-hours work (none resulting in violations) and ongoing facade-related concerns. The building has maintained excellent pest control standards, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent years and consistent rodent inspection passes, including the most recent inspection in October 2024.

The property has undergone several permitted maintenance and repair work through the years, including electrical and plumbing permits issued in 2020-2021. A notable active complaint from 2022 regarding facade safety (LL11/98) remains on record, and there were some periods of regulatory attention regarding compliance matters throughout 2024. While the building has generally passed routine inspections since 2012, there was one failed rodent inspection in 2012 that appears to be an outlier.