460 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

460 West 20th Street is an 8-story, 73-unit residential building constructed in 1999 and currently owned by Joe Hakimian. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints documented between 2021 and 2024, including a significant cluster of heat-related complaints in October 2023 that affected both individual apartments and the entire building. In late 2024, violations were issued for multiple safety concerns in apartment 1A, including defective mechanical ventilation systems, self-closing door issues, and non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The ventilation system was also the subject of a non-emergency complaint in August 2024, with corresponding violations noted. The building has a history of water-related issues, with leaks reported in 2021 and 2023, though inspections did not always result in violations. Several food establishment-related complaints were recorded, including a 2025 incident involving spoiled food and a 2024 complaint about pets/animals, both of which were closed by the Department of Health. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints regarding single device operation and alternate service, though inspections typically found no violations.

Recent records show active violations related to external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023, and a 2024 complaint about work without a permit was referred to the Department of Consumer Affairs. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no cases reported in the past five years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 showed passing results. While there have been various maintenance issues documented through housing maintenance code complaints and violations, including concerns about garbage storage and ventilation systems, many of these issues have been addressed or closed through proper channels. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 confirmed zero infested or re-infested units, maintaining the building's recent history of effective pest management.