306 West 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

306 West 18th Street in Chelsea is a 5-story, 20-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Avi Stern. The property has experienced recurring pest control issues, with the most recent rat sightings documented in October 2024 and inspections throughout 2024 consistently indicating rat activity, despite several compliance attempts.

The building has undergone multiple water-related incidents, with slow leak complaints reported in 2020 and 2021, though these were addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Indoor air quality concerns were raised in 2018, with complaints about construction dust and chemical odors, though these were also investigated and closed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The building's maintenance record shows attention to various issues, including paint/plaster repairs in 2018 and wall maintenance concerns in 2021, all of which were addressed through proper channels.

Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods from 2018 to 2024, with no units reported as infested. The Department of Buildings has conducted several inspections related to egress and enforcement work, with no violations found during inspections in both October 2018 and November 2018. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, the consistent closure of complaints and inspections passing without major violations suggest ongoing management of property conditions.