246 West 20th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

246 West 20th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building located in Chelsea, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Jay Wartski. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being related to the building's boiler system.

In 2021, the Department of Buildings issued multiple violations regarding the boiler flue manifold and fresh air duct systems, with penalties totaling $3,750, though these violations remain active as of 2023. More recently, in June 2023, the building received violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspection documents for both 2021 and 2022. Additionally, there was a smoking violation addressed in 2022-2024 and a Housing Maintenance Code violation in 2022 concerning bedbug reporting compliance, though the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in subsequent filings from 2021 through 2025.

The building's rodent inspection history shows generally consistent compliance, with eight consecutive passes between 2018 and 2025, though there was one instance of reported rat activity in October 2022. While the boiler and inspection violations represent the most significant ongoing concerns, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug or rodent issues in recent years. The property has had regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, and all recent inspections have shown improvements in management practices, particularly in 2025 where the building passed both rodent inspections, suggesting the implementation of effective pest control measures.