453 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

453 West 21st Street is a 4-story, 5-unit residential building located in Chelsea, constructed in 1853 and currently owned by Linda Dann. The building has experienced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, as evidenced by three consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2022 and 2024, all related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

While these violations were noted, the most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 2024 indicates no infested units, suggesting successful management of the bedbug issue since 2022. The building underwent a notable incident in 2019 when a violation was issued for the failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report, though this was subsequently dismissed after the full civil penalty of $1,000 was paid.

The property has maintained a generally good record regarding rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2018 to 2024, with the exception of a single incident in December 2017 that noted rat activity. This suggests that while there have been periodic pest management challenges, particularly in terms of reporting requirements, the building has demonstrated an ability to address these issues when they arise. The most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 resulted in a passing grade, indicating current compliance with health and safety standards.