312 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

312 West 20th Street is a 24-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building dating back to 1906, currently owned by Elaine Gorlechen. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being rodent activity. In 2025, there were multiple reports of rat activity, including a March 2025 DOHMH complaint that found violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has also faced heating and hot water service issues, as evidenced by an April 2023 HPD complaint, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

One of the most concerning issues affects apartment 3A, which has been cited for multiple lead paint violations as of August 2023. These violations involve peeling or deteriorated paint on various surfaces including door frames, window frames, and walls, with specific requirements for proper remediation work. The apartment has also been cited for having defective self-closing doors, missing window guards, and various paint-related issues requiring correction. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of non-compliance with basic maintenance requirements, including an unaddressed heat/hot water complaint in April 2023, and historical violations related to building systems such as the boiler room fire door and water gauge issues noted in a 2018 Environmental Control Board violation.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to recent reports from 2022-2024, other maintenance concerns persist. The Department of Buildings recorded violations in 2019-2021, including issues with openings in walls/ceilings, though some of these have been resolved. Regular rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with passed inspections alternating with reports of rat activity, most recently in 2025. The building's permit history shows some activity, with permits issued in 2018 for plumbing and electrical work, but there are no significant recent permits on record.