253 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 6-story, 46-unit residential building at 253 West 14th Street in Chelsea, owned by Geoff Ringler and constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are two active violations from October 2021 involving vermin infestation and an uncapped steam riser in apartment 6C that remain unresolved as of 2023. The building has a documented history of pest-related issues, with multiple complaints in 2021 and 2022, though recent rodent inspections in 2024 show compliance.

The property has also faced various plumbing and appliance issues, including toilet problems in 2022 that required emergency intervention, though access issues prevented full inspection in multiple cases. The building's maintenance record shows some structural maintenance needs, with violations issued in January 2023 regarding missing bricks on the 2nd and 3rd stories of the facade. Past violations included electrical outlet and kitchen repair issues in apartment 5H, as well as multiple building code violations from 2019 concerning electrical safety, heating system notice requirements, and kitchen maintenance.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), earlier records from 2019-2020 show instances of infestation that were successfully eradicated. The property underwent various permit processes between 2017 and 2022 for construction and maintenance work, with several permits being issued for different types of work. The building's energy efficiency compliance was noted as problematic in 2021, though this violation was ultimately dismissed in 2022. Despite these challenges, the most recent inspections and permit activity indicate ongoing management efforts to maintain the property, though some historical issues appear to have persisted for extended periods.