209 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

209 West 14th Street is a modern 11-story, 21-unit Class A residential building in Chelsea, completed in 2015 and currently managed by owner Jennifer Margiotta. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that may impact resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there have been ongoing ventilation system concerns, with multiple complaints filed in 2024 (including a June 2024 HPD request for inspection that was ultimately not granted access).

In July 2023, a cluster of plumbing and water-related issues emerged, including problems with the bathtub/shower and water supply systems, with at least one violation issued. Additionally, there were heat and hot water complaints during the same period, though inspections found no violations. The building has also faced regulatory compliance challenges, evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings violations between 2020-2022 related to energy efficiency reporting requirements, though these were ultimately dismissed.

The property's overall maintenance history shows some positive trends, with recent rodent inspections consistently passing since 2010, and bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showing no infestations. The building has maintained regular annual bedbug reporting compliance, with the most recent filing for 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. While the ventilation and water system issues suggest some ongoing infrastructure challenges, the relatively recent construction of the building (2015) and consistent rodent control and bedbug management programs indicate active maintenance of basic health and safety standards. All housing maintenance code violations identified in recent years appear to have been resolved, with inspection records showing appropriate follow-up and corrections, though some violations were noted for inadequate hot water supply and access to heating systems.