434 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

434 West 20th Street is a four-story, seven-unit building in Chelsea, dating back to 1857 and currently owned by Ernest Biscardi. The building has experienced several regulatory and safety-related issues in recent years, though it has maintained a relatively good record in terms of pest management. Most notably, there was a significant boiler safety violation in July 2021 that resulted in environmental control board penalties of $1,562, citing multiple gas line and safety concerns including missing components and exposed wires.

This was followed by two separate instances of failure to file mandatory boiler inspection reports in 2019 and 2023, though both were ultimately dismissed or resolved with penalties. The building's bedbug reports, however, have shown consistently zero cases of infestation or re-infestation since 2019, with the most recent reports covering the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 periods indicating no affected units. The property has undergone necessary permitting work, with permits issued in 2018 for plumbing and electrical work under job number 123338138.

While the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in October 2024, it had one recorded instance of rat activity in April 2015, though subsequent inspections from 2015 through 2024 have consistently passed. The building's history includes a mix of violations and compliance issues, primarily related to boiler safety and maintenance reporting, but its pest control record has been exemplary with no documented infestations in recent years. The property management has also been diligent in addressing rodent control measures, with regular inspections showing sustained compliance since 2015.