416 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 6-story, 24-unit building at 416 West 23rd Street in Chelsea, built in 1900 and currently owned by Adi Selimovic, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding pest infestations, particularly in apartment 4A, which faced documented infestations of both mice and roaches in 2024. The building has also encountered access issues during inspections, with multiple HPD inspectors unable to gain entry to perform necessary evaluations in 2025, including for complaints related to plumbing, unsanitary conditions, and door issues.

A heat/hot water emergency complaint from January 2025 was resolved, as was a paint/plaster issue from late 2024. The property has a concerning history of both elevator-related complaints and fire safety violations. In early 2024, there were two complaints regarding the single elevator device and lack of alternate service, though inspections found no violations.

Building safety concerns were highlighted in 2022 when violations were issued for obstructed fire escape ladders filled with potted plants on multiple floors, though these were later resolved. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of delayed access for inspections and recurring pest issues, although recent rodent inspections (as of October 2024) passed. Notably, the building has consistently shown zero instances of bedbug infestations in its annual reporting since 2020. The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple "illegal conversion" complaints, particularly between 2021-2024, with inspectors often unable to gain access for verification, though some violations were ultimately served.