456 West 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 15-unit, 4-story building at 456 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, owned by Joshua Gotlib, has experienced several recurring maintenance and compliance issues since 2022. Most recently, there are two open door-related complaints as of April 2025, suggesting ongoing access and repair challenges. The building has faced significant heating system problems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints between 2024-2025, though some were closed due to lack of access for inspection.

A pattern of pest-related issues emerged in 2024, including confirmed mouse infestation in apartment 4B and reports of unsanitary conditions. From October 2022, the building management faced serious regulatory scrutiny over potential illegal transient use, resulting in multiple Department of Buildings inspections throughout 2022-2024, though most inspections could not gain access. Environmental Control Board violations from October 2022 highlighted critical safety concerns regarding fire safety systems and egress requirements for what appeared to be unauthorized transient use in apartment 1B. The building's maintenance history shows various infrastructure and safety concern, including door issues, water leaks, and mold, with some violations remaining open as of the latest inspection data.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2020, rodent activity has been documented in several inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 passing, though prior years showed consistent rodent activity. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance work, evidenced by the issuance and resolution of multiple violations, particularly in 2024 when several critical issues were documented, including defective doors, heat system problems, and air vent failures. Of note, there have been various infrastructure maintenance issues documented, including problems with fire retardant materials, self-closing doors, and water management systems. The building has maintained a consistent record of reporting under the Bedbug Registry program, showing no infestations since 2020, and regular rodent control inspections with variable results between 2017 and 2024.