331 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 8-story, 21-unit cooperative building at 331 West 14th Street in Chelsea, owned by Divya Rashad, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced several notable events and maintenance issues over recent years. Most significantly, there is an active violation (as of 2022) regarding an emergency stop switch in the elevator inspection box that is not working, with a penalty imposed of $1,250. The building has maintained a consistent record of rodent inspections, passing most recent inspections in October 2024 and September 2023, though a rat sighting was reported in July 2023.

Multiple housing maintenance code complaints were filed in late 2022 regarding plumbing (radiator) and intercom system issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. Historical violations reveal past regulatory concerns, including a 2018 inspection that found missing safety and informational postings regarding smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and building heating system access. The building has maintained an exemplary record in bedbug management, with all eight annual reports since 2018 indicating zero infested units.

Recent elevator-related issues were documented in complaints and violations, with the most notable being a multiple devices complaint in December 2021 resulting in an Oath violation. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to compliance matters, including the issuance of various permits in 2018 for equipment and emergency work. While there have been multiple complaints requiring investigation, most recent inspections and follow-up actions indicate that many issues have been resolved or were found to not warrant violations at the time of inspection.