236 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

This five-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement building located at 236 West 20th Street in Chelsea, owned by Alberson Gonzalez and constructed in 1947, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly throughout 2023. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with water leaks and mold, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints filed in March-April 2023, some designated as emergency situations.

These complaints primarily affected Apartment 3W, which has also been documented with persistent problems including visible mold conditions and water damage requiring repairs to both walls and ceilings. The building's maintenance history shows an open Class A violation from 2024 regarding the failure to submit the required annual bedbug report, and an open Class B violation concerning mold conditions in Apartment 3W's bathroom from April 2023. The property has undergone several inspections and faced multiple complaints regarding various safety concerns, including a significant incident in 2022 involving an obstructed fire escape drop ladder that resulted in a $1,250 Environmental Control Board penalty.

Rodent inspections have shown fluctuating conditions, with rat activity recorded in both 2019 and 2023, though earlier inspections generally passed. Two complaints concerning unauthorized work and after-hours activities were filed in 2021, though these were closed with no violations issued. The building's recent maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and living conditions, though many HPD complaints have been closed with no violations found, often due to lack of access during inspections.