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278 West 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

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DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
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Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 278 West 19th Street

The five-story, seven-unit Old Law Tenement building at 278 West 19th Street in Chelsea, owned by Michael Rakosi, has been facing persistent maintenance challenges since at least 2019. Most notably, there was a significant heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in December 2019, which resulted in multiple emergency violations, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored following inspections.

The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple 311 complaints filed between 2019 and 2023, most recently in 2023-2024 showing consistent rat activity and bait application through 2025. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued citations for unsanitary conditions, with the most recent violation in May 2023.

While the building had several violations related to bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2023, recent filings from 2023-2024 show no infested units or eradication requirements. Historical violations from 1999 concerning stair safety and a 2017 issue with the cellar entrance slab have now been certified as corrected. The building's management has consistently attempted to address these issues, as evidenced by multiple inspection and bait application records throughout 2023-2025, though the persistent nature of some problems suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and pest control.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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278 West 19th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chelsea.

Building Characteristics

Total units 7
Year built 1929
Total area 5445 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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278 West 19th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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Landlord Court Records

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278 West 19th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 278 West 19th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2019-12-182019-12-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-192019-12-23Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-152019-12-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-122019-12-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 278 West 19th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
2019-12-13CCloseNone3§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z
2019-12-13ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT CEILING AROUND HEAT RISER AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 278 West 19th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-05-01 17:57Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyOther AnimalClosedDOHMH
2022-12-15 20:59RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2019-12-19 15:20HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-12-18 14:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2019-12-15 15:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 278 West 19th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 278 West 19th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-09-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-170002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 278 West 19th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-02ComplianceRat Activity
2025-01-17BAITBait applied
2025-01-09BAITBait applied
2024-12-30BAITBait applied
2024-11-26ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 278 West 19th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 278 West 19th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 278 West 19th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 278 West 19th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 278 West 19th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 278 West 19th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 278 West 19th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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