328 West 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

328 West 19th Street is a 24-unit, 5-story residential building in Chelsea, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Sean Lavin. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, most notably concerning heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency maintenance calls regarding these services in both 2021 and 2021, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. There were also two separate instances of unsanitary conditions related to pests, with the most recent complaint filed in January 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Water-related issues were documented in May 2022, though no violations were found upon inspection. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing no issues. Importantly, the property has demonstrated effective pest management, as evidenced by annual bedbug reporting showing zero infested units from 2019 to present.

A notable safety concern was recorded in January 2021 regarding blocked emergency egress, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify this issue. The building's permit records show regular maintenance and improvement work between 2018 and 2020, including multiple equipment and plumbing permits. Despite some recurring maintenance issues, the building has shown active management in addressing violations when access is granted to inspectors, and has maintained a generally good record in terms of housing quality inspections, with no serious violations or enforcement actions recorded in recent years.