354 West 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 16-unit, 5-story tenement at 354 West 18th Street in Chelsea, built in 1910 and currently owned by Avi Stern, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over recent years. Most notably, there were emergency complaints regarding lack of heating throughout the building in November 2023 and November 2020, with HPD unable to gain access during the recent complaint investigation.

The building has also faced some safety concerns, particularly in late 2019 when two violations were issued related to emergency lighting and blocked exit passageways, though these were resolved between December 2019 and early 2020, resulting in fines totaling $1,562. A building stability complaint was recorded in December 2024, but no violations were found upon inspection the same day. The property has maintained an active record of compliance with pest control measures, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past six filing periods from 2019 through 2024.

Rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2011, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing no violations. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, it has demonstrated compliance with most regulatory requirements, including regular rodent inspections and bedbug reporting. The most pressing ongoing concern appears to be the periodic heat and hot water supply problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2020 and 2023, though the building's overall maintenance record shows attention to resolving various issues as they arise.