238 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
238 West 20th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building located in Chelsea, constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Sol Eiferman. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with the most recent complaints filed in May 2025 regarding heavy water leaks and wall conditions, both of which remain open as of this report. Notably, the building has a documented history of water-related problems, including emergency water leak complaints in July 2020, though those were ultimately closed without violations.
The building's emergency maintenance history also includes a mold complaint from 2020 that was closed following inspection. The property has maintained a proactive approach to pest management, with zero reported bedbug infestations across all annual filings from 2018 through 2024. Rodent inspections show significant improvement over time, with the building passing six consecutive inspections between 2022 and 2025, though there were indicators of rat activity in 2019 and 2021.
In terms of safety compliance, a violation was recorded in 2020 regarding an obstructed fire escape due to a flower pot on the fourth-story balcony, though this was subsequently addressed. The building has undergone regular maintenance, as evidenced by multiple work permits issued between 2018 and 2019, including two exterior work permits issued in January 2019 under job number 123526416. The property's records show overall maintenance attention to both building systems and pest control, though the recent open water-related complaints warrant monitoring for resolution progress.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1929 |
Total area | 9305 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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