233 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The four-story, six-unit residential building at 233 West 14th Street in Chelsea, owned by Peter Cabrera, was constructed in 1920 and has undergone a historic conversion to Class A status. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns primarily centered around garbage and recycling storage (three complaints, two in July 2024 and one in April 2024) and various unit maintenance issues including wall paint/plaster, door problems, and plumbing concerns. Notable incidents include a heat and hot water complaint from late 2023 that could not be inspected due to access issues, and a water supply concern that was promptly addressed in December 2023.

The building's violation history reveals several open violations as of March 2023, including issues with stairway balusters and skirting brackets, as well as a persistent rodent infestation problem documented in both 2022 (in apartment 3F) and 2023 (in lobby/first story). January 2023 complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests and garbage storage were investigated but no violations were found. On a positive note, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2010, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing compliance.

Additionally, the property has maintained a clean record with no reported bedbug infestations in the past six years, with all recent filings (2019-2024) showing zero affected units. There have been various repairs and improvements noted throughout the years, including remediation of water leaks in May 2023, and several other maintenance matters that were addressed promptly. The building's maintenance pattern shows a mix of persistent issues, particularly with garbage storage and pest control, balanced by regular inspections and the prompt closing of many complaints through appropriate interventions, even when no violations were found during inspections.