237 West 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

Located in Chelsea, 237 West 18th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by 237 Realty NY LLC. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent problems occurring in April 2023, when both water leak and ceiling plaster/paint issues were reported in the 1st story public hall. These led to violations that remain open as of now, though no violations were issued during the initial HPD inspections of these complaints.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks in 2019, and various unsanitary conditions such as mold and pests. In 2020, specific violations were recorded for Apartment 3RE involving defective vinyl floor tiles, ceiling and wall paint issues, and problems with plastered surfaces, though these were later certified as resolved. The building's maintenance history shows some improvements, particularly in recent bedbug management, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past three years (2021-2024), following a period of multiple infestations between 2019-2021.

Rodent inspections have generally passed since 2019, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing no issues. Previous regular inspections in 2016-2017 indicated the presence of rat activity, prompting baiting treatments, but more recent inspections have not shown similar problems. While the building has maintained compliance with rodent control requirements since 2019 and showed improvement in bedbug management, the persistent nature of water-related issues and recent ceiling violations in common areas suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.