241 West 15th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

241 West 15th Street is an Old Law Tenement building located in Chelsea, consisting of 21 units across 5 stories and built in 1901, currently owned by Denay Riley. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented emergency complaints about building-wide service failures in 2024 alone, following a pattern of similar complaints in previous years (most notably in 2020). The property has faced multiple pest-related challenges, with significant infestations reported in 2020 and a particular mouse infestation in Apartment 4FE noted in July 2020, though inspections have generally passed since then.

The building is currently facing several open violations from a 2023 inspection, including safety concerns such as exposed wiring, defective fire retardant materials, and maintenance issues requiring repairs and repainting in the public hall areas of the 2nd and 3rd stories. Recent inspections suggest improved conditions regarding serious infestations, as the building has consistently reported zero bedbug cases in the past three years (2022-2025) and passed its most recent rodent inspection in October 2024. However, there are still active violations from 2023 that need addressing, including concerns about paint conditions and safety materials in common areas.

The building has a history of general maintenance issues, including a cooking gas emergency in February 2022, and previous complaints about various unsanitary conditions. There have also been two historical complaints regarding potential illegal uses of the property (in 2019 and 2023), though inspections did not find violations at those times. While the building's overall condition shows some recent improvements in pest control and rodent management, the recurring heating issues and open violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.