237 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

237 West 16th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Chelsea and owned by Michael Ruddy. Built in 1901, this historically converted Class A building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past decade. Most notably, in August 2018, there were safety concerns regarding the fire escape system, which was later confirmed to be defective with broken and missing components, earning a Class C violation.

The building faced additional safety scrutiny related to fire escape egress requirements that same month. While these violations were eventually closed, they indicated previous safety concerns. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, consistently reporting zero infested or re-infested units in its annual filings. Recent records show no bedbug issues in the past three reporting periods (2023-2024).

The building's rodent inspections have been consistently passed, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing compliance. The most recent significant event was a vibration complaint in April 2021, though the inspector was unable to gain access to the unit during the investigation. The building has experienced regular HPD oversight, with inspections showing general compliance, though there was one notable unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage in 2018, which did not result in violations. All documented violations and complaints have been closed, with the building showing improved maintenance practices in recent years, particularly regarding pest control and rodent management.