236 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

236 West 16th Street is a 5-story, 21-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Haymchaud Bharat and located in the Chelsea neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a series of heat and hot water complaints in November 2023 that were classified as emergency situations affecting the entire building.

While these complaints were ultimately closed, they indicate potential heating system problems. Additionally, the building has documented issues with self-closing doors requiring repair or replacement in multiple locations, including apartments 4A, 5A, and 5B, as well as problems with window frames (apartment 5C) and various building systems including fire escape safety, lighting, and door/window functionality in July 2023. The building has undergone multiple inspections and received several violation notices between 2023 and 2024, including issues with roof leaks, fire retardant materials, and maintenance of bulkhead ceilings.

Recent inspections show some improvement, with a passed rodent inspection in November 2024, though there was documented rat activity during an October 2024 inspection. The property has a history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent annual reports (2023-2024 and 2024-2025) showing no active infestations, though previous years (2020-2021 through 2022-2023) reported multiple affected units. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with various systems and safety features, though many past violations have been resolved through inspection and certification processes.