212 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

212 West 16th Street is a 4-story, 23-unit Old Law Tenement building in Chelsea, constructed in 1890 and currently owned by Victoria Rich. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues in early 2025, with complaints of no heat or hot water reported in February and January - these complaints were resolved shortly after being reported.

In 2023, there were plumbing-related issues including toilet problems (May) and a heavy water leak (September), though no violations were issued following HPD inspections. The most significant maintenance concerns were documented in late 2023, particularly in apartment 4E, where violations were issued regarding broken plaster surfaces, window issues, and a malfunctioning self-closing door, though these were certified as corrected by November 2023. Earlier in 2023, violations were recorded for obstructed fire escapes (flower pots) and broken glass in a public stairway window, both of which were also addressed.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. Rodent inspections show a generally good track record, with the most recent inspection in November 2024 passing compliance, though there was a failed inspection in October 2024 for unspecified "Other Reasons." Several plumbing permits were issued in 2019, suggesting some recent infrastructure work, including a plumbing job (Job Number: 122895484) and an electrical job (Job Number: 123704367) that were properly documented and authorized. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years, most have been addressed promptly, though the recurring heating system problems in 2025 may indicate ongoing HVAC challenges.