448 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

448 West 20th Street is a 4-story, 5-unit residential building in Chelsea, constructed in 1855 and currently owned by 448 West 20th LLC. The property has recently experienced significant maintenance issues, with a cluster of complaints recorded on June 27, 2024, including plumbing problems (toilets, sinks, and steam pipes), flooring issues, and multiple violations related to walls, ceilings, and electrical systems.

These complaints were primarily addressed between late June and early August 2024, with some requiring emergency attention due to unsanitary conditions and exposed wiring. The building has undergone various inspections and received notable violations in August 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors at multiple entry points, including the vestibule and cellar doors. Despite the recent maintenance challenges, 448 West 20th Street has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual filings from 2020 to the present reporting zero infested units or eradications.

The building has also passed multiple rodent inspections, with the most recent showing no rat activity as of October 2024, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in April 2015. The property appears to have a history of addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by the prompt responses to recent complaints, though the frequency and variety of violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of plumbing and electrical issues, along with recent violations, indicate areas requiring continued monitoring, while its clean bedbug record and recent passing rodent inspection are positive indicators of overall pest management.