253 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

253 West 16th Street is a 6-story, 53-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Harris Biberaj. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being a series of open pest-related complaints, including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions involving pests between May and June 2025, and persistent issues with garbage/recycling storage. The building has also faced heating and hot water issues, with open violations as of November 2024 affecting apartments 6B and 6G, though violations were closed in early 2025.

A significant number of elevator-related complaints and violations have been documented, particularly in 2024-2025, including multiple instances of "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" complaints, though most were closed with "No Violation Warranted" findings. The building's history reveals recurring pest management challenges, with multiple bedbug infestations reported between 2021 and 2024, affecting varying numbers of units, though some were eradicated successfully. Recent rodent control efforts have included multiple bait applications in early 2023, with a passed inspection in October 2024.

Infrastructure issues have persisted, particularly regarding compactor closet doors on multiple floors, with violations noting problems with self-closing mechanisms and latchsets. The property underwent mural restoration work in 2022, which generated several environmental violations related to scaffold and safety requirements, though these have since been resolved. The building has maintained some level of compliance with health and safety inspections, as shown by recent passing grades in rodent inspections, but the pattern of recurring issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.