404 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The five-story converted-class A building at 404 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, owned by Seiichi Saito, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2021 and 2020, there were multiple rodent-related complaints, with the most recent one from March 2021 still listed as "In Progress." The building faced a heat and hot water emergency affecting all units in December 2020, though this was reportedly resolved within two days.

A concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions was documented in late 2020, including multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage issues, though inspections did not result in violations. Prior to these issues, the building had several water-related problems in early 2020, including heavy flow leaks, damp spots, and mold complaints, all of which were addressed within a week. The Department of Buildings has documented some compliance concerns, including an active violation from March 2019 that remains unresolved as of October 2023, and a historical issue in late 2020 related to egress blocking.

There was also a failure to file a required technical report in December 2022, though this violation was dismissed in March 2023. Notably, there were no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent two-year period (2023-2024) or in the previous reporting period (2022-2023), suggesting improved pest management. The building's management history indicates a pattern of addressing maintenance issues, though some concerns have persisted over time, particularly regarding rodent control and water-related problems.