337 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

337 West 21st Street is a 6-story, 31-unit residential building in Chelsea, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Jennifer Markowitz. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, particularly affecting unit 1C. Most notably, violations were recorded in late 2024 regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1C, along with multiple repair requirements for various fixtures including cabinets, floors, and tiling materials.

The building has undergone multiple inspection cycles, with recent housing maintenance code complaints in 2025 addressing issues related to walls, mold, electrical systems, and various appliances. A concerning pattern emerged in October 2024, with multiple complaints across different systems including electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance, though HPD inspections generally found no violations. The property has maintained a relatively stable pest control record, showing no instances of bedbug infestations in recent years (2018-2024 reports). However, rodent inspections have revealed some variability in conditions, with a failed compliance inspection in September 2023 and reports of rat activity in June 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and prompt responses to violations, though some issues have recurred. Recent permits from 2019 and 2021 indicate ongoing efforts to address building maintenance and improvements. The most recent Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspections have generally resulted in no violations being issued, despite numerous resident complaints being filed. The building's overall condition shows a mix of historical maintenance challenges and more recent efforts to address various systems and infrastructure needs, particularly in unit 1C where the majority of documented violations have occurred.